Police investigating shooting at Clapp Park that left two injured early Wednesday morning

Published: Mar. 18, 2026 at 7:36 AM CDT|Updated: Mar. 19, 2026 at 3:26 PM CDT

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured in central Lubbock early Wednesday morning.

Just before 2:30 a.m., dispatch received a call requesting EMS for a person suffering from a gunshot wound.

Lubbock police responded to 46th and Ave. X, near the Clapp Park area. As officers were responding, another call came in for the area of 50th Street and University Ave. of a second victim who was also shot.

At the 46th Street location, officers found a male with serious injuries from a gunshot wound to the chest. Meanwhile, officers at 50th and University found a second male with a gunshot wound to the lower body causing moderate injuries.

Both victims were taken to UMC for treatment.

Investigators believe an ongoing dispute between the two victims resulted in an altercation at Clapp Park. No arrests have been made at this time.

The incident remains under investigation.