A Texas Tech University police officer was fatally shot at the police station in Lubbock Monday night, university spokesman Jonathan Seaborn told CNN.
The school issued this statement:
In a statement, the school said police made a student welfare check.
“Earlier this evening, Texas Tech Police made a student welfare check. Upon entering the room, officers found evidence of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Officers brought the suspect to the police station for standard debriefing. During this time, the suspect pulled a gun and shot an officer in the head. The officer is deceased.
“The suspect fled on foot and is currently still at-large. Texas Tech University campus is on lockdown. We will update as more information becomes available.”
In a tweet, the school urged students to shelter in place.
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