Lubbock police are searching for Akkini McDade, who is wanted on a murder charge in connection with a Lubbock shooting that left 28-year-old Delton Lewis dead and 18-year-old Yundi Inthisan-Johnson injured near Ivory Avenue and 26th Street early Sunday morning. No arrests have been made, and detectives are asking the public for help locating the suspect.
TL;DR: Patrol officers responding to a shots-fired call around 2:40 a.m. Sunday heard more gunshots nearby and found Delton Lewis, 28, suffering from gunshot wounds inside a vehicle that had crashed into a parked car; he died at the scene. Eighteen-year-old Yundi Inthisan-Johnson later arrived at University Medical Center with moderate gunshot injuries believed to be connected to the shooting. Police say an individual approached the victims’ vehicle and fired multiple shots. On Monday, police identified Akkini McDade as a suspect wanted on a murder charge. The investigation continues.
Sunday morning gunfire on the east side
According to a Lubbock Police Department news release, patrol officers were called to the area of East 26th Street and Ivory Avenue around 2:40 a.m. Sunday on reports of shots fired. While officers were investigating that initial call, they heard additional gunshots nearby and moved toward the sound.
There, officers found 28-year-old Delton Lewis with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle that had crashed into a parked vehicle. Lewis died at the scene. Around the same time, 18-year-old Yundi Inthisan-Johnson arrived at University Medical Center with gunshot wounds that appeared to be related to Lewis’ death. Inthisan-Johnson sustained moderate injuries.
As reported by the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, the initial investigation indicated that Lewis and Inthisan-Johnson were in the area when an unknown gunman approached their vehicle and opened fire, striking both occupants.
The victims
Delton Lewis was 28 years old. He was found inside the crashed vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Yundi Inthisan-Johnson, 18, reached University Medical Center with injuries described as moderate, and detectives believe his shooting is connected to the same gunfire that killed Lewis.
Police have not released additional details about the victims or their relationship, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Suspect identified, manhunt underway
On Monday, Lubbock police identified Akkini McDade as a suspect in the case and said McDade is wanted on a murder charge. The Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit’s homicide detectives are leading the investigation. McDade is charged with murder — meaning he is accused, not convicted — and police have not said whether he is in custody; as of Monday, no arrests had been made in the investigation.
Police are urging anyone who knows where McDade may be to come forward. Tips can be made to Crime Line at 806-741-1000, and callers may remain anonymous.
An ongoing investigation
Detectives continue to piece together the sequence of events from the early Sunday morning shooting. Officers are canvassing the east Lubbock area and following up on evidence and witness accounts. Anyone with information about the shooting, the suspect’s whereabouts, or what happened in the moments before the gunfire is asked to contact Crime Line at 806-741-1000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when did the Lubbock shooting happen?
The shooting happened early Sunday morning, October 11, around 2:40 a.m., near the intersection of Ivory Avenue and 26th Street in east Lubbock, Texas. Officers responding to a shots-fired call heard additional gunshots nearby and found the victims.
Who was killed?
Police identified the man killed as Delton Lewis, 28. He was found suffering from gunshot wounds inside a vehicle that had crashed into a parked vehicle, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Who was injured?
Yundi Inthisan-Johnson, 18, arrived at University Medical Center with gunshot wounds believed to be connected to the shooting. His injuries were described as moderate.
What do police believe happened?
The initial investigation indicated that Lewis and Inthisan-Johnson were in the area in one vehicle when an individual approached and fired multiple shots at them, striking both occupants.
Who is the suspect?
On Monday, police identified Akkini McDade as a suspect in the case, wanted on a murder charge. McDade is accused — not convicted — and the investigation is being led by the Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit’s homicide detectives.
Has the suspect been arrested?
No. As of Monday, no arrests have been made in the investigation, and police are asking the public for help locating McDade.
How can I submit a tip?
Anyone with information about the shooting or McDade’s whereabouts is urged to call Crime Line at 806-741-1000. Callers may remain anonymous.
What is the Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit?
It is the investigative unit of the Lubbock Police Department handling this case. Its homicide detectives are leading the investigation into the Sunday morning shooting.
