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Armed Suspect Arrested Following Shooting Threat at Coronado High School in Lubbock
Witnesses reported a significant police presence around the campus as officers detained the suspect without incident.
Lubbock authorities apprehended a man outside Coronado High School after receiving a tip about a potential threat of violence on campus.
The suspect’s identity has not been disclosed.
As a precautionary measure, Coronado High School immediately went into lockdown to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Witnesses reported a significant police presence around the campus as officers detained the suspect without incident.
Authorities confirmed that the man was armed, but no shots were fired, and the situation was quickly brought under control.
While the suspect’s motives are still being investigated, local law enforcement and school officials have worked together to ensure the safety of the campus and all students.
Police have stated that the individual had no known connection to Coronado High School.
The incident has understandably caused concern among parents and students.
Many parents rushed to the school after hearing about the arrest, but authorities are reassuring the public that the situation was effectively handled and there is no ongoing threat to the campus.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — Authorities have identified the woman killed in a fatal crash Monday morning that also left a child injured in Jefferson County.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, the victim has been identified as 32-year-old Erica Nicole Austin, a resident of Birmingham.
The collision occurred early Monday morning and involved a passenger vehicle and a dump truck, said Center Point Fire District Chief Brandon Dahlen.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene shortly after the crash was reported.
Upon arrival, first responders found Austin critically injured. Despite efforts to assist, she was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:46 a.m.
A child who was traveling with Austin sustained injuries in the collision and was transported by Center Point Fire and Rescue to Children’s of Alabama for treatment. The child’s condition has not been released.
The driver of the dump truck was not injured, officials confirmed.
The impact of the collision led to a complete closure of the roadway for approximately five hours as authorities worked to investigate the scene and clear the wreckage.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team is leading the investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the deadly crash.
No additional details have been released at this time.