From Lubbock‘s KCBD.com of July 28, 2005
Former Cop Opens Fire on Suspected Burglars
Just after noon today, a burglary in Central Lubbock turned deadly. Former Lubbock Police Lieutenant James Kimber returned to his residence to find things out of order. The garage was cracked, the back door wasn't closed and he heard noises inside. Moments later Kimber saw two Hispanic men in his home. After hearing the sound of a cocking gun, Kimber got his own weapon and when charged he fired multiple shots.
One suspect died on the scene and the other was taken to University Medical Center with gunshot wounds. Kimber was not injured, and according to police responded in self defense.
Deceased- Fermin Martinez, Jr., 03/09/1986, last known address was in Idalou (PO Box only). Martinez fled to the alley. He was transported to UMC where he was pronounced dead.
Arrested- Richard Steven Lovato, 04/21/1986, as of this writing was being treated at UMC for at least one wound to the lower left leg. He will be charged with Burglary of a Habitation.
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