Lubbock Police have confirmed that one person, a Lubbock teenager and high school senior, died on January 1st after an incident with fireworks.
18-Year-Old Lubbock Teenager Dies After Fireworks Accident
According to the Lubbock Police Department, initial calls to the department came in at around 7:21pm on Thursday about reports of someone being injured by fireworks as they were celebrating the New Year.
According to KAMC, the incident happened in the area of North Ulrich Avenue and Dartmouth Street. When officers arrived, they saw an 18-year-old with serious injuries. Officers attempted life-saving measures until EMS arrived on scene, but the teen was pronounced dead at the scene…