Preston Prado, an 18-year-old male from Lubbock, Texas, tragically lost his life on September 6, 2016. The incident occurred in a Central Lubbock neighborhood, where gunshots were heard, leading to Preston's death. Initial reports suggested that Preston's death resulted from an apparent home invasion and robbery. A resident in the 2400 block of 32nd Street allegedly shot Preston as he was breaking into the home.
However, the investigation into his death revealed more complexities, and authorities began treating it as a potential criminal matter.
Preston Prado's father, Bobby Prado, expressed his belief that there were more people involved in the case and that the full story would come to light during the investigation. Bobby Prado mentioned that his son suffered from a mental disorder and bouts of depression, which made him susceptible to negative influences. Despite his recent troubles, Preston had a big heart and had recently graduated from high school. He left behind four brothers, a 6-year-old sister, his father, a stepmother, and many others who loved him dearly.
The investigation into Preston Prado's death remained active, with police officials indicating that the situation might be more significant than a simple case of home defense during a robbery. Court documents and media archives revealed that Preston had a history of run-ins with the law, including a felony charge of unauthorized use of a vehicle and a misdemeanor count of criminal trespass of a building. Despite these issues, his father emphasized that these incidents did not define Preston's character.
On the night of the incident, police responded to a call about a possible robbery and shooting at the residence. Preston was found inside the home with a gunshot wound and was taken to University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The resident who shot Preston had not been charged with a crime in connection with the shooting, and the investigation continued to explore the circumstances surrounding the event.
