LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Officers responded to the area near 18th St. and Ave. U around 9:30 p.m. Monday night for a report of a domestic disturbance, Lubbock Police Department officials said. When an officer arrived, the suspect, Floyd-Sutton, ran and ignored commands from officers to stop.<\/p>\n
Floyd-Sutton was chased into a nearby parking lot, where police say he drew a handgun and turned to the officer, prompting the officer to shoot him.<\/p>\n
Investigation ongoing<\/p>\n
Police Chief Seth Herman said transparency with the community will continue to be a top priority as the investigation continues.<\/p>\n
\u201cI will say it\u2019s paramount, ensuring we have the utmost faith from our citizens to know we\u2019re doing the right thing and our officers, just like this officer did are serving and protecting in the capacity required and placing their lives on the live everyday and every night for our protection and as you can see right here, this is what our officers face,\u201d Herman said.<\/p>\n
Staying prepared for any call<\/p>\n
Herman said the department stays prepared for calls like this, with all officers going through regular training to best serve and protect.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been doing this for 34 years and I go through multiple training events every year to ensure that I can handle situations like this like a first year officer,\u201d Herman said. \u201cThis is an ongoing evaluation process of our officers, our techniques, and evolution in how we handle situations, we have to stay on top of it,.\u201d<\/p>\n
Floyd-Sutton was transported to UMC and remains in critical condition. He was arrested for aggravated assault of a public servant with his bond set at $200,000.<\/p>\n
An investigation is underway by the Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit as well as an internal department investigation.<\/p>\n
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