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.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting reported in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after an incident in which a suspect allegedly crashed a vehicle into a law enforcement agent.
Preliminary reports indicate that one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported under a Priority B medical status.
Emergency medical services also responded to assist a law enforcement agent who reported neck pain; a second EMS unit was requested to provide additional medical evaluation and care.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the vehicle collision and the use of force, have not yet been fully detailed by authorities.
Police have confirmed that the scene was secured, and standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
No further information regarding the identities of those involved or the suspect’s condition has been released at this time.
Officials stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.