Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Tech Shooting

October 9, 2017 | Austin, Texas | Press Release

Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement on the shooting that occurred at Texas Tech University this evening:
  
“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."