Texas Most Wanted: Up to $7,500 Reward for Lubbock Suspect

Texas Most Wanted: Up to $7,500 Reward for Lubbock Suspect

Kendrick Kevon Taylor, also known as “Skrilla”, has been added to the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Texas 10-Most Wanted Fugitives list after the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old in Lubbock last month. Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $7,500 for information that leads to his arrest.

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What authorities say, wanted in Lubbock, Texas

Taylor, 23, has been wanted out of Lubbock County since Aug. 23, 2025, in connection with a shooting that occurred in mid-August; the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles issued an additional warrant for a parole violation on Aug. 26, 2025. At the time of the shooting, authorities say he was on parole from a prior aggravated robbery conviction.

Description and Danger Warning

Taylor is described in the DPS posting as about 5'8" and 155 pounds, using aliases including “Skrilla.” He reportedly has tattoos on his face, neck and chest and scars on his abdomen and right leg. Law enforcement warns that he should be considered armed and dangerous and that the public should not attempt to make contact or make an arrest.

How to Submit Anonymous Tips, Earn the Reward

If you have information, do not call or try to approach the suspect. To be eligible for the cash reward, tipsters MUST submit information by one of these methods: call Texas Crime Stoppers at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477); submit a web tip through the Texas 10 Most Wanted page on the DPS site; or use the DPS/Texas 10 Most Wanted Facebook tip link/app. All tips are guaranteed anonymous and tipsters receive a tip number instead of using a name.

Local Note, Why This Matters

A deadly shooting in Lubbock has left families and neighbors grieving. Community tips frequently lead to arrests in these cases, if you know something, please report it to authorities and let the system work.

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