Crime
Victim identified in deadly shooting and kidnapping in South Lubbock, suspect arrested
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock Police Department (LPD) is set to hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m. to provide further details regarding a tragic incident involving a fatal shooting and kidnapping that occurred late Monday night in South Lubbock.
The incident prompted a multi-county pursuit that ended with the suspect’s arrest in Garza County.
According to LPD, officers were dispatched at approximately 10:43 p.m. on Monday, April 8, to the 3800 block of 130th Street following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim, identified as Nathan Griggs, suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders.
Authorities said that following the shooting, the suspect abducted a woman and a child from the apartment complex and fled the area.
In a statement released early Tuesday morning, LPD confirmed the suspect had been apprehended in Garza County and that the woman and child had been located and were safely in the custody of law enforcement.
LPD stated that shortly after the incident, the suspect led officers from multiple law enforcement agencies on a high-speed pursuit through several counties.
The Crosby County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reported that it received notification that the suspect’s vehicle was traveling through the town of Ralls. Deputies quickly joined the chase, which ultimately spanned more than 119 miles across West Texas.
The pursuit came to an end in the city of Post when the suspect crashed his vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. He was quickly apprehended by deputies with the Garza County Sheriff’s Office.
The kidnapped woman and child were discovered in the vehicle and did not appear to be physically harmed.
“By God’s grace, no one was injured in this pursuit or the subsequent crash,” the Crosby County Sheriff’s Office stated in a social media post following the arrest.
As of Tuesday morning, the identities of the suspect, victim, and kidnapped individuals had not been released pending notification of family and further investigation.
Lubbock police officials say additional information, including potential charges, will be shared during the scheduled press conference.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Lubbock Police Department.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis Police are actively investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Sunday at Tom Lee Park, which left a teenager dead and prompted a large-scale law enforcement response.
According to authorities, the shooting took place during the afternoon hours while hundreds of people were gathered at the park for the Foodees Food and Culture Festival.
Officers responded to the scene and found a teenage victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have not yet released the victim’s exact age or identity, pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators have released a limited suspect description, stating the individual is believed to be a young male dressed entirely in black, including a ski mask, at the time of the shooting.
Surveillance footage from the area is currently under review, as the park and surrounding downtown areas are equipped with multiple cameras.
David Wayne Brown, CEO of CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, urged community members to come forward with any information—no matter how small—reiterating that all tips remain strictly anonymous.
“We know people are often afraid to speak out, worried that their identity might be revealed. But CrimeStoppers guarantees anonymity,” said Brown. “Even the smallest detail—something like the color of clothing—can help detectives piece together what happened and identify the suspect.”
Authorities are encouraging anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting, or who may have seen anything suspicious, to contact CrimeStoppers at (901) 528-CASH. Investigators believe public assistance could be critical in solving this case.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have not confirmed whether the shooting was targeted or random.
Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.