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LUBBOCK, Texas — Tyler Garcia, 24, was arrested and charged Friday evening with Assault of a Pregnant Person after a domestic disturbance near the 5700 block of 50th Street, where he allegedly assaulted a victim.
According to an affidavit obtained by EverythingLubbock.com, authorities made contact with the victim, who advised that she is seven months pregnant and was assaulted by Garcia. The victim also advised that Garcia hit her numerous times in the stomach after she arrived at the residence. Court documents indicate that the victim told officers Garcia kicked her twice in the stomach and multiple times in the face and head, stating that Garcia was attempting to kill the baby.
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The victim continued to tell Lubbock authorities that prior to the incident, Garcia had called her and was threatening to come home and shoot the victim. The victim called her mother, who then contacted the authorities. Two witnesses at the scene confirmed the victim’s statements about the incident…