Amarillo Police investigating a domestic violence aggravated assault and officer involved shooting.
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 3:35pm, Officers were dispatched to Sunrise Elementary on a domestic violence aggravated assault that occurred In The 1000 block of Ricks. The victim was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with serious injuries.
Officers then went to a residence in the 1000 block of Ricks where the assault occurred and the suspect was thought to be still located. The suspect met officers outside and was holding a gun.
Both the officer and suspect fired their guns. The suspect was shot and transported to the hospital for his injuries. Amarillo Police Detectives are still investigating this incident.
Address/Location
Amarillo Police Department
200 SE 3rd Ave
Amarillo, TX 79101
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 806-378-4257
Carla Burr
Public Information Office
[email protected]
806-378-4257