AMARILLO POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEDIA/PUBLIC RELEASE
DATE: June 22, 2023
TIME: 5:26AM
CASE NUMBER: 23-510177
INCIDENT TYPE: Homicide
OFFICER SUBMITTING RELEASE: Sgt. Burr-PIO
DETAILS: ***update July 18, 2023***
On July 12, 2023, this case was presented in front of the Potter County Grand Jury. Their decision was No Bill for the homeowner stating the homicide was justified.
***original release***
On Thursday June 22, at 5:26am, officers were sent to a residence in the 1700 block of N Adams on a person trying to break into a home and the homeowner was armed.
When officers arrived, they were told the male suspect had forced his way into the home and the homeowner had shot him. The suspect is deceased, and is identified as Cedric Milligan, male, age 53. Next of kin has been notified.
The Amarillo Police Homicide Unit is investigating.
