LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock police have identified Taylor Floyd-Sutton, 22, as the suspect injured during an officer-involved shooting that happened late Monday night. The incident unfolded in less than a minute during a response to a reported domestic disturbance, leaving Floyd-Sutton hospitalized in critical condition and prompting an ongoing investigation by police officials.
According to Lubbock Police Chief Seth Herman, officers were dispatched at about 9:32 p.m. to the 2100 block of 18th Street after receiving a call about a domestic dispute. Such calls are often considered high-risk because emotions can be intense and situations can quickly turn violent. Officers arrived at the scene prepared to separate those involved and ensure everyone’s safety.
When an officer arrived in the area, he spotted Floyd-Sutton walking with a woman believed to be the victim near 18th Street and Avenue U. Chief Herman said that as soon as the officer stepped out of his patrol vehicle to make contact, Floyd-Sutton ran. He jumped a fence and attempted to escape, immediately turning a routine call into a foot pursuit.
Police said the officer chased Floyd-Sutton as he moved toward a nearby residence before running into an open lot. During the chase, the officer repeatedly ordered Floyd-Sutton to stop and show his hands. Those commands, according to police, were ignored as the suspect continued to flee and the situation rapidly escalated.
Chief Herman stated that during the pursuit, Floyd-Sutton pulled out a semi-automatic handgun and pointed it toward the officer. At that moment, the officer fired his service weapon. The chief noted that the entire encounter—from the first contact to the shooting—lasted approximately 42 seconds, underscoring how quickly the situation became life-threatening.
After the shooting, officers immediately provided life-saving aid to Floyd-Sutton until emergency medical crews arrived. He was taken to University Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition. A handgun that did not belong to the officer was recovered at the scene. Floyd-Sutton has been charged with Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant, while the officer involved, a two-year department veteran, has been placed on routine administrative leave as the investigation continues.
