Aggravated assault with a hammer leads to indictment

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of March 10, 2026.

LUBBOCK, Texas–Joshua Garcia, 19, was indicted for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Abandoning and Endangering a Child, Assault/Domestic Violence and Interfering with Emergency Services following a domestic incident in January 2026.

More information on shooting that led to Lubbock man’s arrest

According to an affidavit obtained by EverythingLubbock.com, Garcia had an argument with a victim. He then grabbed her by the neck and pushed her to the floor.

Garcia then approached the victim’s mother while holding a hammer. He pushed the hammer against the back of her head and threatened to kill her, according to court documents. Garcia then began hitting the bedroom wall and other objects with the hammer, causing damage…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS