Patricia Romero
Lubbock Sheriff's Office
A Lubbock County detention officer is improving but her family is asking for your help. Patricia Romero is in serious condition at University Medical Center with a gunshot wound to her back. Police say she was shot with her own gun. Romero's husband, Justo Mendez remains jailed, charged with aggravated assault for the shooting.
A fund has been set up to help pay for medical bills. You can donate to the Patricia Romero fund at any Alliance Federal Credit Union.