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.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.