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Texas Tech police officer shot & killed, gunman on loose

9-10-2017 < RT 92 182 words
 





A Texas Tech University officer was shot and killed at Texas Tech Police Headquarters in Lubbock, Texas, police have confirmed



"A shooting has been reported at the Texas Tech Police Department. At this time, the shooter is still at large. The campus is on lockdown. Take shelter in a safe location," Texas Tech University said in an emergency notice.


The shooting happened at around 8 pm on Monday night. The shooter is still on the loose, and the Texas Tech campus as well as its neighboring University Medical Center are on lockdown.


A SWAT team has responded to support clearing buildings.



Police are reportedly looking for the suspected shooter, reported to be driving a silver 2001 BMW SUV. He is being described as about 6 feet tall and 140 pounds, with red hair, blue eyes and wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans, according to KCBD.




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