A SWAT team is on the scene in Levelland, Texas after four police officers were injured in a shooting.

According to Levelland & Hockley County News-Press, all four were transported to Lubbock and two are said to be in critical condition.

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A Lubbock SWAT team is currently dealing with a person barricaded inside a house in the 1100 block of 10th Street in Levelland.

The standoff has been ongoing since about 3pm ET.

According to News Channel 10, the crew heard shots being fired on the scene.

According to reports, two Lubbock Sheriff’s deputies, one Hockley County deputy and one Levelland police officer are injured.

Officials are asking everyone to avoid the area around 10th & Avenue J while the situation continues.

Covenant Hospital in Levelland has also been placed on lockdown as a precaution.

The hospital released a statement regarding the situation, saying: "We are aware of an incident that occurred near Covenant Health Levelland earlier this afternoon.

"As a precaution, we locked down the hospital to ensure the safety of our patients, caregivers, and visitors.

"We will remain under lockdown until any threat is clear."

The Lubbock Sheriff’s Office, Texas DPS, Levelland police, and the Levelland sheriff are all on the scene.

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