Hollis Alvin Daniels, 19, was arrested Monday night for the murder of a police officer on the campus of Texas Tech University. He was charged with capital murder.
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Texas Tech Chancellor Robert Duncan said: “Words can’t express how saddened I am by the tragic loss of one of our Texas Tech University police officers tonight. Terri and I offer our thoughts and prayers to the officer’s family and the Texas Tech University Police Department. I would like to thank Governor Greg Abbott, Lubbock Mayor Dan Pope and all of the law enforcement professionals from across the area who supported our campus during this time of need. Our Texas Tech family is strong and will support each other as we grieve.”
Upon hearing news of the shooting, U.S. Senator from Texas Ted Cruz said, “Heidi & I are praying for all those on @TexasTech’s campus this evening. Please be safe and heed warnings from campus officials.”
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said “First and foremost, our hearts go out to the family of the police officer killed at Texas Tech University. I have spoken to Chancellor Robert Duncan to offer my condolences, and I have mobilized the Texas Department of Public Safety to offer any assistance to the Lubbock Police Department. As the Texas Tech campus deals with this heartbreaking tragedy, Cecilia and I pray for the continued safety of the students and the entire community.”
Congressman Jody Arrington said, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the police officer who was killed and the entire Texas Tech family. I applaud the quick and effective response from local and state law enforcement officers who prevented further tragedy.”
State Representative John Frullo said, “Keep your thoughts and prayers with the family and friends of the officer shot and killed on the @TexasTech campus tonight.”
State Senator Charles Perry said, “Heart breaking. Our prayers are for this officer’s loved ones.”
State Representative Dustin Burrows said, “Heartbroken for the family of the fallen officer. Proud of our law enforcement for arresting the suspect so quickly.”
Lubbock Police Chief Greg Stevens said on Twitter, “Heavy heart tonight. Thoughts and prayers with Texas Tech Police Department.”
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said: “Texans are shocked and saddened by the senseless murder of a courageous Texas Tech University police officer. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with this officer’s family and the Texas Tech community today and in the days ahead. I will be in Lubbock today meeting with law enforcement officials and Texas Tech administrators to offer the entire support of this agency to the university and their police department. Please join Angela and me as we pray for all those impacted by this tragedy.”
The city of Lubbock said: “Our thoughts & prayers are with the family of the TTU Police Officer killed in the line of duty and the entire @TexasTech community. We are grateful for the swift action by law enforcement to take the suspect into custody. And, we will continue to offer assistance to the University as it deals with this tragedy.”
