Dylan Montes, a 17-year-old Hispanic male from Lubbock, Texas, was shot and killed around 4:00 a.m. on October 8, 2022, in the 2300 block of 143rd Street in South Lubbock. He was found with serious injuries and taken to University Medical Center, where he died. The Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit is handling the investigation.

Initial reports left unclear whether the shooting was accidental or intentional. Dylan’s parents believe it was an accident and that one of his friends pulled the trigger. On January 24, 2023, police identified 20-year-old Adrian Garcia as a suspect wanted for manslaughter in connection with the death and asked the public for help locating him; no arrests have been announced. Dylan’s family described him as caring and protective; he hoped to graduate high school and support his girlfriend and two young children. A GoFundMe was created to assist the family.

Are there any local witnesses or information that could help the investigation into what happened that night?