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AMARILLO POLICE DEPARTMENT MEDIA/PUBLIC RELEASE Date: October 23, 2026 Case Number: 26-515977 Incident: Homicide Investigation – 4000 Block of South Polk Street The Amarillo Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man deceased Thursday night. On October 22, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Amarillo Police officers were dispatched to the 4000 block of South Polk Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located Bradley Thompson, 48, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Thompson was pronounced deceased at the scene. During the preliminary investigation, officers learned that a vehicle described as a small SUV of unknown color was seen leaving the area. The suspect or suspects have not been identified at this time. The Amarillo Police Department’s Homicide Unit, along with additional APD personnel, responded to the scene. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident, including surveillance or video footage from the surrounding area, is encouraged to contact the Amarillo Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 806-378-9468. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.