Suspects at large after mass shooting leaves two teens dead and 10 people injured

4 May 2026 • 2:31 AM MYT
The Independent
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Suspects at large after mass shooting leaves two teens dead and 10 people injured

  • Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, were killed and 10 other individuals were injured during a shooting at an apartment complex party in Amarillo, Texas, early Saturday morning.
  • Authorities reported that two suspects opened fire around 2 a.m. local time, and officials have released footage showing the incident, urging residents to check surveillance cameras for additional evidence.
  • Police Chief Thomas Hover stated that the suspects are affiliated with the targeted location and were known to one of the party's occupants, suggesting a connection to the victims or the event.
  • The investigation revealed that those involved had previously been at a different party and were asked to leave before relocating to the apartment complex where the shooting occurred.
  • This incident follows a recent surge in violence in Amarillo, prompting police to increase patrol staffing after six people were killed in separate shootings on March 22.

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