Police Officer Floyd East, Jr., Texas Tech University Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Floyd East, Jr.

Texas Tech University Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Monday, October 9, 2017

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Floyd East, Jr.

Police Officer Floyd East was shot and killed inside the Texas Tech University Police Department while questioning a narcotics suspect at approximately 8:30 pm.

Officers were conducting a welfare check on a freshman student after receiving reports from his family that he was suicidal and possibly possessed a weapon. Responding officers discovered narcotics and paraphernalia inside his room as they checked on his well-being. The subject was taken into custody and transported to the police station for further investigation.

The subject, who was not handcuffed, shot Officer East in the back of the head with a .45 caliber pistol as he completed paperwork. The man then stole Officer East's bodycam and fled the police station. He was arrested a short time later and charged with capital murder. He was convicted and sentenced to life without parole.

Officer East had served with the Texas Tech University Police Department for five months. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 5 months
Badge 635

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
Offender Sentenced to life without parole

narcotics, EDP, police facility

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Please, from a fellow Police officer in England, may I extend my sincerest condolences for the grievous loss of Police Officer Floyd East and my deepest sympathies to Ofc. East’s widow, Carman, and their two daughters, Ana and Monica.

May the memory of Officer East continue to live in the foundation, Texas635, founded by his family, and may it continue to support fallen officer families, critically injured officers, and provide programs to assist officers with mental wellness.

May Floyd continue to rest in peace, and I pray that the pain of Floyd’s death has mellowed a little over time for the East family.

Insp. Andrew Carrington
UK Police

December 10, 2025