An unidentified 18 year-old man was shot on Tuesday night in the mall's southwest parking lot. So far, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Photos from local photographer Jody B. Smyers show Lubbock ISD schools, the South Plains Mall and Texas Tech's campus entrance while the city is under stay-at-home orders.
The South Plains Mall is typically one of the busiest places in Lubbock. Now, its parking lot is empty, a somber reminder of life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The South Plains Mall has responded to COVID-19 concerns by altering hours of operation in a post on social media. A recent update to the post sharing the new hours indicates that many families will go without an Easter Bunny picture this year.