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Amarillo Police Department
Tuesday September 26th, 2023 :: 08:00 a.m. CDT

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Amarillo Crime Stoppers - Crime of the Week - Murder of Jarvaurian Penns - Increased Reward up to $5,000

Amarillo Crime Stoppers is still asking for the public's help in a homicide investigation from March. On Sunday, March 26, at 4:45am, APD officers were called on 3 gunshot victims who had been dropped off by private vehicle at a local hospital. Jarvaurian Penns, male, age 21, was pronounced deceased. Two female victims, ages 17 and 18, had non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators found that the incident had taken place near Amarillo Blvd. and N. McMasters St. All other information on this crime is limited. If you have any information on this case, call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400. You can also submit your anonymous tip at amapolice.org or by using the P3 Tips App. If your tip leads to an arrest you could earn an increased reward up to $5,000. "Say It Here" and say it anonymously with Amarillo Crime Stoppers and let's bring his killer to justice.

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Amarillo Police Department
200 SE 3rd Ave
Amarillo, TX 79101

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Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 806-378-4257

Cpl. Scott Welling
Amarillo Crime Stoppers - Crime Prevention Unit
806-374-4400

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