On July 15th, 2016, at approximately 8 p.m., Slaton Police Officer Paul Rucker was directing traffic in the intersection of Texas Ave. and Railroad Ave. in Slaton, Texas for an event.
Officer Rucker made contact with a subject not associated with the car show in an attempt to detour the vehicle around the event. The subject refused to cooperate with Officer Rucker and a physical altercation ensued. The subject dragged Officer Rucker approximately 900 yards before making an evasive action with his vehicle throwing Officer Rucker off of the vehicle landing into the bar ditch in the 100 Block of Railroad Ave., Slaton, Texas.
Officer Rucker was transported to a local hospital by UMC EMS listed in serious condition at the time of transport. Officer Rucker sustained road rash to his head and limbs and a major contusion to his head. After examination Officer Rucker was released hours later and is recovering.
A person of interest has been questioned but no charges have been filed at this time.
If anyone has information in relation to this offense please contact the Slaton Police Department at 806-828-2020.
The Slaton Police Department would like to thank UMC EMS, the Slaton Volunteer Fire Department, the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office and the Lubbock Police Department for their prompt assistance in this incident.
(News release from the Slaton Police Department)
