LUBBOCK- A Lubbock hospital employee has been arrested after brandishing a handgun during an altercation with a co-worker. The weapon turned out to be a BB gun.
On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, Lubbock Police responded to Covenant Medical Center for reports of a civil disturbance in the hospital cafeteria. A Covenant employee, Brandon Davis, was arguing with another employee. Davis left and returned with a handgun and pointed it the other employee.
The worker tackled Davis and held him down until police arrived. Later, investigators discovered that the handgun was a BB air pistol.
Davis was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and was booked into the Lubbock County Jail.
Covenant officials released the following statement yesterday afternoon:
A situation unfolded at Covenant Medical Center this afternoon leading to the arrest of an individual by law enforcement. There was no immediate threat to our patients or visitors.
The safety of our patients, caregivers, and visitors is our top priority. We appreciate the swift response from the Lubbock Police Department, their coordination with our teams, and their partnership to keep our hospitals and facilities safe.
Covenant Health will not comment further but additional questions can be directed to the Lubbock Police Department.
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