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Two people left with serious injuries in 19th Street and Elkhart Ave. morning shooting
Two people were seriously injured in a shooting at an apartment complex near 19th Street and Elkhart Avenue early Tuesday morning, with Lubbock police responding just after 5 a.m. Officers arrived at 5:12 a.m.
Officers arrived at 5:12 a.m. After a call came in from the complex, which sits in a stretch of 19th Street that runs through one of the city's busier residential corridors. The Lubbock Police Department confirmed both victims suffered serious injuries. No arrests or suspect information have been made public.
LPD has not released additional details, and the investigation remains active. That part of 19th Street sees steady foot and vehicle traffic even in the early hours, given its proximity to neighborhoods that feed into the broader Tech Terrace and surrounding areas.
For people living near that intersection, a shooting before sunrise at a nearby apartment complex is the kind of thing that changes how you think about your morning routine. Residents should expect a continued police presence as investigators gather information.
Details about what led to the shooting have not been disclosed by police.
Common questions
What happened in the shooting near 19th Street and Elkhart Avenue in Lubbock?
- Two people were seriously injured in a shooting at an apartment complex near 19th Street and Elkhart Avenue. Lubbock police responded at 5:12 a.m. Tuesday after a call came in from the complex. No arrests have been made and no suspect information has been released publicly.
Has anyone been arrested in connection with the 19th Street shooting in Lubbock?
- No. As of the latest update, Lubbock police have not made any arrests or released suspect information. The investigation remains active and LPD has not shared additional details about what led to the shooting.
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