Seattle Salazar, a 39-year-old Hispanic man, was killed on August 9, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. Officers responded to a shots-fired call at 11:26 p.m. at 16th Street and Avenue U and found Salazar deceased in the street; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say the suspect fired from a vehicle.

Police say witnesses saw an SUV circling the area before the shooting and surveillance video helped identify the vehicle. The driver, not publicly identified, told police he had picked up 21-year-old Tazmin Paul from work and that Paul believed someone was following him. As they approached a stop sign, Paul allegedly produced a pistol and fired several rounds at Salazar. Spent shell casings recovered from the SUV reportedly matched those at the scene, and text messages between Paul and the driver discussed the shooting.

Paul was arrested August 10, 2021, and an arrest warrant for murder was released August 11, 2021; prosecutors requested $500,000 bond. Salazar’s family said he enjoyed drawing, listening to rap music, and spending time with loved ones. Does anyone have information about that late-night activity near 16th and Avenue U on August 9, 2021?