2 charged in connection with deadly 2023 central Lubbock shooting

Published: Oct. 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM CDT|Updated: Oct. 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM CDT

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Two people have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in central Lubbock back in February 2023.

A warrant was issued for Patrick Bradley, 53, and Tony Johnson, 42, on October 8. Bradley and Johnson are charged with murder. Bradley remains in the Lubbock County Detention Center on a $250,000 bond. Johnson was not found in the Lubbock County jail roster.

An investigation is underway following a shooting in the 1300 block of 35th Street
An investigation is underway following a shooting in the 1300 block of 35th Street(Peyton Toups)

Bradley and Johnson are accused of murdering 39-year-old Clifton Holman.

In the early morning hours of February 11, officers responded to an “after-hours club” near 35th and Ave. L where they found Holman with multiple gunshot wounds.

Holman was taken to UMC where he later died.