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Alex Adalid Melgar Matheu

Age : 17

Gender : Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 12/30/2025

Location : Near East Division Street and South 7th Street

City : Slaton

County : Lubbock

State : Texas

Agency : Slaton Police Department and assisting agencies

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/30/2025, Slaton police responded around 7:30 a.m. to a call near East Division Street and South 7th Street and police shot and killed 17 year old Alex Adalid Melgar Matheu. Reporting later tied the shooting to a break in at a nearby home where two women were threatened and one was treated for minor injuries. Court reporting states a second man, 21 year old Alex Martinez, was arrested and charged with burglary with intent to commit other felonies, aggravated assault, and unlawful restraint. The Texas Rangers are conducting the investigation and the specific moments leading to police gunfire have not been publicly detailed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcbd.com/2025/12/30/suspect-dead-after-tuesday-morning-officer-involved-shooting-slaton/
https://www.kcbd.com/2026/01/06/court-documents-reveal-details-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-slaton/
https://www.fox34.com/2026/01/06/court-documents-reveal-details-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-slaton/
https://www.lambcountyleadernews.com/news/texas-rangers-assist-officer-involved-shooting-slaton