LUBBOCK, Texas – Authorities have identified the man discovered dead inside a Northeast Lubbock residence Monday evening. The Lubbock Police Department confirmed the victim as 63-year-old Alvin Davis. His death is now under investigation by the Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit, which is tasked with handling suspicious or unusual deaths in the city.
According to officials, officers were dispatched at approximately 5:04 p.m. on Monday, September 29, to the 2700 block of East 3rd Street after receiving a report of a deceased individual inside a home. Upon arrival, police located Davis and immediately secured the residence while investigators were called to the scene.
Detectives with the Special Crimes Unit spent several hours documenting evidence and interviewing individuals in the area. While police have not yet released details about the circumstances surrounding Davis’ death, they confirmed that the case remains an active investigation. Authorities are working to determine whether foul play was involved or if the death was due to natural or accidental causes.
The Lubbock Police Department stated that no arrests have been made at this time, and additional information will be shared as soon as it becomes available. Investigators are awaiting results from the Lubbock County Medical Examiner’s Office, which will conduct an autopsy to determine the official cause and manner of death. Those findings are expected to play a critical role in shaping the direction of the ongoing inquiry.
Neighbors in the area expressed concern upon learning of the incident, noting that police activity remained visible into the evening hours. Some residents described the neighborhood as generally quiet but said the investigation has left many unsettled as they await answers about what happened inside the home.
For now, officials are urging patience from the community as detectives work to gather facts. The Lubbock Police Department has asked anyone with information about Davis or the circumstances leading up to his death to contact the Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit or Crime Line. The case remains open, and authorities have emphasized that their priority is to ensure a thorough and complete investigation into the death of Alvin Davis.