Alberto Garza Sr., a 68-year-old Hispanic man from Lubbock, Texas, was found dead in his home in the 500 block of 79th Street on December 26, 2021. Officers responding to a shots fired call at about 9:55 p.m. located Garza with a gunshot wound; another man, Timothy Lovato, 42, suffered serious injuries and was taken to University Medical Center.

Investigators arrested 44-year-old Joshua John Walker of Lubbock County and charged him with murder in Garza’s death. The arrest warrant says Walker was heavily intoxicated that day and could not recall his actions. He admitted owning firearms that matched the caliber of shell casings found at the scene and owning a white box truck witnesses reported near the location. Walker’s uncle and another witness gave statements implicating him; his bond was set at $500,000 and a grand jury later returned an indictment.

Key details remain unclear: the motive and the relationship between Walker and the victims have not been established. If anyone has information about Garza, Lovato, or the events on December 26, 2021, please come forward.