Violent Armed Suspect Barricades Himself in Army Reserve Facility After Shooting at Cops

LUBBOCK, TX – One person is in custody following a SWAT Standoff at the U.S. Army Reserve Center, located at 301 Regis St. near Lubbock.

According to a press release from the Lubbock Police Department, on Nov. 26, 48-year-old Gene Solis exited the reserve center on his own accord just before 9 a.m. and was taken into custody. This stand-off lasted nearly six hours. 

Originally, Solis made contact with an LPD officer indicating he was suicidal and homicidal toward another individual. After attempts to deescalate the situation, officers responded to the residence of the individual and located Solis in the area. Officers attempted to make a traffic stop, but Solis fled, leading to a pursuit, which was cancelled due to public safety concerns.

Solis then drove to Hale Center, where he was involved in an additional pursuit. He proceeded drove to the reserve center, arriving at approximately 3:30 a.m. Nov. 25. While continuing surveillance on the center, Solis exited and shot at officers. SWAT was also called to respond.

LPD SWAT and Negotiators, along with FBI SWAT and Negotiators, continued to make contact with Solis throughout the day Nov. 25 and through the night. Negotiations were successful this morning, leading to Solis exiting the building.

The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety also assisted.