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Tragic Loss: Teenager’s Life Cut Short in North Lubbock Overnight Shooting

Lubbock, TX – A teenage boy tragically lost his life in a shooting incident in North Lubbock during the early hours of Monday. Law enforcement authorities have launched an investigation into the incident but no arrests have been announced at this stage. The victim, identified as a 16-year-year old male, was found with multiple gunshot wounds upon the arrival of the emergency services, as detailed by the Lubbock Police Department. He was rushed to the …

Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Robbery in Connection with 2019 Homicide of Lubbock Mother Sandy Cervantes, Receives 40-Year Sentence

LUBBOCK, Texas – After pleading guilty to Aggravated Robbery, Pablo Reyes, 30, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison in connection with the 2019 missing-person-turned-homicide of Lubbock mother Sandy Cervantes, as reported by EverythingLubbock.com. The case, which had previously received little attention, was brought to light when officers were called to a robbery at the Lucky Mart in the 1500 block of 34th Street on June 20, where David Rodriguez reported being a victim …

Sentenced: Lubbock Man Gets 12 Years for Intoxication Manslaughter

LUBBOCK, Texas – A Lubbock judge has handed down a 12-year prison sentence to Joshua Torres, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The sentencing comes after a tragic incident that occurred on May 28, 2021, at the intersection of 19th Street and Slide Road, where emergency crews were called to respond to a crash. According to investigators with the Lubbock police, Torres was driving south on Slide when he collided with a vehicle attempting to turn …