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.
Crime
Celeste Gusman, 66, Dies After Stabbing at Kalihi Business in Honolulu; Police Investigate as Homicide
HONOLULU, Hawaii — A 66-year-old woman has died following a stabbing at a business in Honolulu’s Kalihi neighborhood, leaving her family, friends, and the local community grieving a tragic loss.
The victim was identified as Celeste Gusman, according to the Honolulu Police Department. Officers responded to a business in the 2300 block of North School Street at approximately 3:20 p.m. Wednesday after receiving a report of a stabbing.
When officers arrived, they found Gusman suffering from a stab wound. Emergency medical personnel quickly began providing advanced lifesaving treatment at the scene before transporting her to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Despite medical efforts, Gusman later succumbed to her injuries.
Authorities also reported that another woman, who is in her 60s, sustained minor injuries during the incident. According to the information released, she was injured in a fall amid the disturbance and was transported to a hospital in stable condition.
No further details about the circumstances surrounding the second woman’s injuries have been provided.
Following the incident, police initially arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of second-degree attempted murder. After Gusman died from her injuries, authorities reclassified the case as a murder investigation.
Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the stabbing. Police have not yet released information about what may have triggered the incident or whether the suspect knew Gusman.
The suspect’s arrest and the ongoing investigation do not establish guilt. Further details are expected as authorities continue gathering evidence and determining the events that led to the fatal attack.
The death of Celeste Gusman at 66 has brought sadness to those affected by this incident. A place of business in a familiar neighborhood became the scene of a tragedy, and loved ones are now facing the difficult reality of losing someone important to them.
While many questions remain unanswered, the loss of life has deeply affected the community. Friends, relatives, and neighbors are left remembering Gusman and hoping that the investigation will bring clarity about what happened.
Please keep Celeste Gusman’s family, friends, and loved ones in your thoughts during this difficult time. The injured woman and everyone affected by the incident also deserve support as they recover.
May Celeste Gusman rest in peace. May her loved ones find comfort, strength, and healing in the days ahead.