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LPD says no shots fired during robbery at South Plains Mall - fox34.com
Lubbock Police Department officials confirmed tonight that despite initial reports of a robbery at the South Plains Mall, no gunshots were fired. Officers responded to calls about 9:10 PM near Dillards.
Officers responded to calls about 9:10 PM near Dillards. They arrived to find a chaotic scene. Police quickly secured the area, interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage from inside the sprawling retail complex. Cruisers lined the parking lot along Slide Road, a noticeable presence.
Early social media posts and panicked texts suggested a much more violent situation was unfolding. LPD investigators worked to separate fact from rumor, eventually clarifying that while a robbery did occur, no weapons were discharged. This clarification aimed to calm widespread concern across neighborhoods like Raintree and Tech Terrace.
This news offers considerable relief for shoppers and mall employees who feared a violent encounter. While any robbery is unsettling, the absence of gunfire means less physical harm and property damage, and it prevents a deeper sense of public terror. It also highlights how quickly misinformation can spread during a crisis.
The official report directly counters the initial frenzy that swept through the 806 tonight.
Common questions
Were shots fired during the South Plains Mall robbery?
- No, Lubbock Police officials confirmed that despite initial reports, no gunshots were fired during the robbery at South Plains Mall. This clarifies the situation, addressing widespread concern in neighborhoods like Raintree and Tech Terrace.
What time did police respond to the South Plains Mall incident?
- Officers responded to calls about 9:10 PM near Dillard's at the South Plains Mall. They quickly secured the area, interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage to gather facts about the robbery.
Where did the robbery occur at South Plains Mall?
- The robbery occurred near Dillard's at the South Plains Mall. Police cruisers lined the parking lot along Slide Road as officers responded to the chaotic scene and worked to investigate the incident.
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