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Driver suffers self-inflicted gunshot wound after pursuit in south Lubbock - fox34.com
A pursuit of a stolen vehicle in south Lubbock ended Monday afternoon when the driver fled on foot and suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound near the 8900 block of Highway 87. The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office is assisting the Buffalo Springs Police Department after the chase concluded around 1:15 p.m.
The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office is assisting the Buffalo Springs Police Department after the chase concluded around 1:15 p.m. The driver abandoned the stolen vehicle and ran from the scene.
Shortly after fleeing, the driver sustained what authorities described as an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. EMS responded, though no update on the driver's condition had been released at the time of the initial report. The Sheriff's Office involvement alongside Buffalo Springs police suggests the pursuit crossed jurisdictional lines before stopping along Highway 87.
Highway 87 sees steady traffic heading in and out of the city, and a pursuit ending in that stretch would have drawn a significant law enforcement presence during afternoon hours.
Details about the driver's identity, condition, and what led to the original pursuit had not been confirmed at the time of reporting.
Common questions
What happened during the stolen vehicle chase in south Lubbock?
- A pursuit of a stolen vehicle ended around 1:15 p.m. Monday near the 8900 block of Highway 87 in south Lubbock. The driver abandoned the vehicle, fled on foot, and then suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. EMS responded to the scene.
Which agencies responded to the Highway 87 pursuit?
- The Buffalo Springs Police Department led the response, with the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office assisting. Their joint involvement suggests the pursuit crossed jurisdictional lines before the driver stopped near the 8900 block of Highway 87 in south Lubbock.
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