1 Person Seriously Injured Following Shooting at La Quinta
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Lubbock police officers responded to a shots fired call just after 4:40 p.m. on Monday, April 13th, 2020. The call came from the La Quinta at 601 Avenue Q.
According to the Lubbock Police Department, the incident started when the victim, who works at MCM Elegante hotel and was driving in her car, turned north onto Avenue Q. A second vehicle nearly collided with the woman's vehicle.
This led to a verbal altercation which turned violent. The suspect opened fire at the victim's vehicle. The bullet struck her through the driver's side door. She was seriously injured.
Police say the suspect then fled the scene, possibly in a tan or dark-colored Chevrolet Tahoe.
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