Crime
19-Year-Old Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting at Lockhart City Park
Lockhart, TX – Authorities have arrested a 19-year-old suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of another teenager at City Park in Lockhart early Friday morning.
According to the Lockhart Police Department, Aaron Jose Lopez, 19, has been charged with first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse in the death of Michael Glasscock, 19.
Police responded to the park on East City Park Road around 2 a.m. after receiving information about a deceased individual.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Glasscock’s body with apparent gunshot wounds.
Following an initial investigation, authorities developed probable cause to arrest Lopez, who was later taken into custody and formally charged.
Officials confirmed that the scene has been processed, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The Texas Rangers and the Caldwell County District Attorney’s Office assisted in the investigation, which remains active.
This incident marks Lockhart’s first homicide of 2025.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.