Crime
Suspect Taylor Floyd-Sutton produced semi-automatic handgun before officer-involved shooting in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock Police Department has identified Taylor Floyd-Sutton, 22, as the suspect injured during an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday night, police confirmed Tuesday.
According to Police Chief Seth Herman, officers were dispatched at approximately 9:32 p.m. to a reported domestic disturbance in the 2100 block of 18th Street.
Upon arrival, an officer located Floyd-Sutton walking with a female who was believed to be the victim near 18th Street and Avenue U.
Chief Herman stated that when the officer exited his patrol vehicle, Floyd-Sutton immediately fled on foot, climbing a fence and attempting to evade police.
The officer pursued him as Floyd-Sutton moved toward a nearby residence and then ran into an open lot.
During the pursuit, the officer repeatedly ordered Floyd-Sutton to show his hands, police said.
According to Chief Herman, Floyd-Sutton then produced a semi-automatic handgun and pointed it toward the officer, prompting the officer to discharge his service weapon.
Following the shooting, officers immediately rendered life-saving aid to Floyd-Sutton until emergency medical personnel arrived.
He was transported to University Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition.
A handgun that did not belong to the officer was recovered at the scene. Chief Herman noted that the entire incident, from initial contact to the shooting, occurred in approximately 42 seconds.
Floyd-Sutton has been charged with Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant.
The officer involved, who has been with the department for two years, has been placed on routine administrative leave, in accordance with department policy.
The incident remains under investigation.
ROCKFORD, Ill. — Daniel Gracia, 12, died after a truck struck his bicycle in Rockford on Tuesday evening, October 20, 2026. Police have charged the truck driver, 61-year-old Brian Knittel, in connection with the fatal crash.
Rockford police responded to the 900 block of 11th Street at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Officers arrived after receiving reports of a collision involving a truck and a young bicyclist.
Gracia suffered fatal injuries in the crash. Authorities have not provided further details about how the collision occurred.
Knittel, a Rockford resident, faces several charges related to the incident. These include reckless homicide, aggravated driving under the influence of drugs, two counts of aggravated driving under the influence, and additional traffic offenses.
Following his arrest, authorities took Knittel to the Winnebago County Jail.
During Knittel’s initial court appearance, a judge granted the state’s request to deny him pretrial release. He is scheduled to return to court on December 17, 2026.
The case remains pending as the legal process continues. The charges represent allegations, and Knittel is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.