Crime
1 killed after shooting at Ella apartment in Lubbock
The incident, linked to a drug transaction gone wrong, is under active investigation.
A fatal shooting in central Lubbock on Saturday afternoon has left Julian Hernandez, 17, dead, according to the Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit.
The incident, linked to a drug transaction gone wrong, is under active investigation.
At approximately 4:38 p.m., Lubbock Police Department (LPD) officers responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex located in the 1100 block of 58th Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Hernandez suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel transported Hernandez to University Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries despite life-saving efforts.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Hernandez was engaged in a drug purchase at the time of the incident. Police state that Hernandez was robbed while inside a vehicle during the attempted transaction.
As Hernandez attempted to flee the vehicle on foot, he was shot multiple times.
No arrests have been made as of now. Law enforcement continues to work diligently to identify and apprehend those responsible.
The Lubbock Police Department encourages anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Tips can be provided anonymously to Crime Line at (806) 741-1000.
This tragedy underscores the dangers associated with illegal drug activity, and the LPD remains committed to seeking justice for Julian Hernandez and his family.
AUSTIN, Texas — A man was taken into custody Saturday afternoon following a shooting inside the Austin Central Library that left one person seriously injured and prompted a large emergency response and temporary shelter-in-place order in the downtown area.
According to the Austin Police Department (APD), officers responded shortly after 12:00 p.m. to reports of gunfire inside the Austin Central Library, located at 710 W. César Chávez Street.
Upon arrival, police and Austin-Travis County EMS units found one victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
The individual was transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition.
Assistant Police Chief Lee Rogers stated during a press briefing that the shooter fled the scene before officers arrived.
After an extensive search, the suspect—identified as 55-year-old Harold Newton Keene—was located and arrested in South Austin at approximately 1:25 p.m.
The library was safely evacuated, and the shelter-in-place alert was lifted shortly after Keene’s apprehension.
Authorities emphasized that the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident involving only one suspect and one victim.
“This was not an active shooter situation,” Rogers confirmed.
Preliminary reports and public records reveal that Harold Newton Keene has a lengthy criminal history, including multiple arrests for assault, family violence, terroristic threats, burglary, drug possession, and evading arrest.
He is described by law enforcement officials as a habitual violent offender who has had numerous prior run-ins with police.
Records indicate Keene was previously arrested for threatening a man with a firearm several months ago and, in a separate incident, assaulted another inmate while in custody at the Travis County Jail.
In both cases, prosecutors later declined to pursue charges.
Authorities have not yet released a possible motive for the shooting or confirmed whether the suspect and victim knew each other.
The Austin Police Department’s Major Crimes Division is leading the investigation.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Austin Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS.