UPDATE: The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office released an official statement on the law enforcement activity that occurred near the intersection of 71st St and Grover Ave.
"At approximately 1900 hours on 05/13/2025, officers attempted to make a traffic stop on a blue four door Chevrolet passenger car," the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office said. "The vehicle refused to stop for officers and pulled into the driveway of a residence in the 5900 block of 71st Street. The driver exited the vehicle and ran into the residence. Officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, who refused to come out of the residence."
"The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office SWAT team responded to the scene to assist with the apprehension of the suspect. Officers from the Department of Public Safety, the Lubbock Police Department, and the Texas Anti-Gang Center also responded to assist," the statement continued. "At approximately 2200 hours, Lubbock County Sheriff’s SWAT Team made entry into the residence and searched the area. They were unable to locate the subject. Narcotics, US currency and a firearm, which had been reported as stolen, were recovered from the scene. The recovered narcotics will be sent to a crime lab for testing and identification.
"The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office does not believe there is an immediate threat to the public. Residents in the area were allowed to return to their homes. This event is considered an ongoing investigation."
As stated in the release from the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office. There does not appear to be any immediate threat to the public.
LUBBOCK, TX — A man eluded SWAT and the gang unit Tuesday night after a breach of a house where a suspect was barricaded failed to find the man. A heavy police and SWAT presence was seen Tuesday night in the 5900 block of 71st Street, next to the intersection of 71st and Grover Avenue.
Reports are the incident began as a foot chase after the suspect, driving a blue Chevy, refused to pull over for a traffic stop. He led police on a chase to the house on 71st Street and was able to barricade himself in the house before police could catch him. That's when the stand-off began.
Lubbock Police Department, Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office, and SWAT are at the scene. Reports say the situation began shortly after 7 p.m..
Our reporter on the scene confirmed that long guns were drawn and trained on the front of the residence.
At around 10 p.m., SWAT breached the house. We heard Lubbock County Sheriffs Deputies announce an outstanding warrant and said “Eduardo” was under arrest over the loud speaker. The deputy ordered the suspect to, "come out with your hands up."
Moments after the order to surrender, flash bangs went off and smoke could be seen around the house where the suspect was barricaded. Then, SWAT made their entrance.
Here is the video:
After the breach, SWAT did not find the suspect. We saw police searching the attic (video above).
Lubbock County Sheriff's Office spokesman said they will release more information soon. For now, all we have heard from officials at the scene is that the man involved in the pursuit was wanted on warrants.
Heavy SWAT Presence at 71st Street and Grover Avenue
(South Plains LIVE! Photo/Ryan Chadwick)
Heavy SWAT Presence at 71st Street and Grover Avenue
(South Plains LIVE! Ryan Chadwick)
Heavy SWAT Presence at 71st Street and Grover Avenue
(South Plains LIVE! Photo/Ryan Chadwick)
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