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Back on Thursday, July 15th, Levelland Police and the Lubbock Police Department SWAT Team were involved in a 10-hour standoff, and Levelland PD is now thanking the community for their supporting of wounded officers.
4 officers were injured in the standoff and one officer, Lubbock County Sheriff s Deputy Sgt. Josh Bartlett, was killed. Sgt. Shawn Wilson was one of the officers wounded.
Along with Prosperity Bank in Levelland, LPD Blue & You have established an account to assist with expenses in support of Wilson. Donations can be made at the Levelland Prosperity Bank, located at 311 College Avenue, or at the Levelland Chamber of Commerce at 1101 Avenue H. You can reference account 219974307 or note Shawn Wilson in the memo line of your check when you drop it off.
Twenty-two-year-old Omar Soto-Chivara was said to be previously known by Levelland Police Chief Albert Garcia during a press conference Thursday evening when talking about the events of the day.
Well, we now know why. Soto-Chivara was arrested twice last month in Hockley County, and was out on bail during Thursday s deadly shooting and standoff in Levelland.
Soto-Chivara was arrested on June 25, 2021 on a charge of Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence. He was released four days later after posting a $2,500 bond.
Then, later that day on June 29, 2021, Soto-Chivara was arrested again. Booked this time on five charges. The new charges were: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Continuous Violence Against The Family, Resisting Arrest- Search or Transport, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence, and Assault Against Family or House Member Impeding Breath or Circulation (chocking or smothering someone).
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The Lubbock Patriot Guard Riders have announced that on Sunday, July 18th, they will hold a candlelight vigil for Lubbock County Sheriff s Sergeant Josh Bartlett.
Bartlett was killed in the line of duty while he assisted Levelland Police with a barricaded subject on Thursday, July 15th.
The vigil will be held at 9 p.m. at the Public Safety Memorial, located at 6601 Quaker Avenue in Lubbock. Deputy State Captain Leighton Lowell will be joining the patriot guard to ensure veterans and first responders can receive the organization s services when they pass.
Various political figures from around the state have since issued statements regarding the fallen Sergeant, including Representative Jodey Arrington:
22 year-old Omar Soto-Chivara was said to be previously known by Levelland Police Chief Albert Garcia during a press conference Thursday evening when talking about the events of the day.
Well, we now know why. Soto-Chivara was arrested twice last month in Hockley County, and was out on bail during Thursday s deadly shooting and standoff in Levelland.
Soto-Chivara was arrested on June 25, 2021 on a charge of Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence. He was released four days later after posting a $2,500 bond.
Then, later that day on June 29, 2021, Soto-Chivara was arrested again. Booked this time on five charges. The new charges were: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Continuous Violence Against The Family, Resisting Arrest- Search or Transport, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence, and Assault Against Family or House Member Impeding Breath or Circulation (chocking or smothering someone).
Man accused of killing officer, wounding 4 near Lubbock tried to bait trooper into chase before standoff
Man accused of killing officer, wounding 4 near Lubbock tried to bait trooper into chase before standoff
Investigators said the gunman who killed a Lubbock County SWAT commander and wounded three officers tried to bait a Texas trooper into chasing him before the deadly shooting.
LEVELLAND, Texas - Investigators said the gunman who killed a Lubbock County SWAT commander and wounded three officers tried to bait a Texas trooper into chasing him before the deadly shooting.
The Texas Rangers are now heading up the investigation.