A dramatic standoff in Lubbock, Texas, ended with a police robot playing a pivotal role in subduing a barricaded man.
The incident began when 39-year-old Felix Delarosa barricaded himself in a motel room at the Days Inn. Police officers attempted to make contact, but Delarosa responded by firing shots at them. He was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant.
NEW: Police robot dodges a bullet, teargasses a man, and pins him to the ground during a standoff in Texas.
39-year-old Felix Delarosa was seen throwing a bedsheet on the robot and firing at it before getting teargassed by the device.
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The Lubbock Police Department’s SWAT team was called to the scene. A sniper from the sheriff’s office fired a shot at Delarosa, further escalating the situation.
To safely handle the standoff, the Lubbock Regional Bomb Squad deployed a robot. As the robot approached the motel room, Delarosa threw a blanket over it. However, the robot was able to reposition itself and deploy tear gas into the room.
After being exposed to tear gas, Delarosa exited the motel room. The robot was then able to pin him down, effectively controlling the situation until police officers could take him into custody. Delarosa was transported to a medical facility for treatment of his injuries.
This incident showcases the increasing role of technology in law enforcement, particularly in high-risk situations where human lives are at stake. The use of robots in such scenarios can help reduce the risk to officers and civilians alike.
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