Sergeant Josh Bartlett—the leader of the Special Weapons and Tactics team of the County Sheriff’s Office of Lubbock, Texas—was killed during a standoff in Levelland, Texas on Thursday afternoon.
Three other police officers were wounded as a suspect barricaded themselves in a town block, according to KCBD. One of the wounded officers was confirmed as a Levelland Police Officer. Two of the wounded are in critical condition.
The block contains a tire shop and a Mexican butcher shop, according to Google Maps. Local residents have been advised to avoid the area as police address the incident.
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This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
