UPDATE: Lubbock Teen Turns Himself In For Arson

A 16-year-old-Lubbock male has turned himself into authorities according to Lubbock Fire Rescue.

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The arrest comes after last week's news that authorities were searching for a suspect that allegedly started a fire at a Lubbock apartment complex. According to a press release from last week, crews were able put fire out quickly.

The Lubbock Fire Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect believed to have intentionally started a fire at an apartment complex near the 2300 Block of West Loop 289.

At approximately 4:00PM, Lubbock Fire Rescue received a 911 call reporting a fire that had started next to an apartment building and was rapidly spreading toward nearby structures. First-arriving units encountered heavy smoke coming from the rear of the apartment complex.

Fire crews acted quickly to contain and extinguish the fire before it could extend into the apartment building. The fire was contained to a patch of grass and a fence line, preventing further damage to the structure and surrounding residences.

Following the incident, Investigators with the Fire Marshal’s Office reviewed surveillance footage from the area. The video appears to show an individual intentionally igniting the grass before fleeing the scene.

On Monday, KAMC reported that the 16-year-old turned himself into his attorney and was taken to the Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center. He is set to be charged with Arson in the 1st degree.

This is a developing story. As we learn more, we will report.