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Westminster Apartments Shooting Kills Two Teens, Injures Ten

5/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A machine-gun fire erupted at the Westminster Apartments after 2 a.m. on May 2, 2026.
The attack killed 17-year-old Ezekiel Rudy Almazan and an unnamed 16-year-old, wounded ten others and caused one of the wounded to die later.
Investigators identified two unknown suspects and recovered a Glock 9 mm handgun on a landing outside Apartment 244.
The shooting follows a spate of Amarillo shootings that left six dead and ten injured on March 22, 2026.

History

Historical Context

On April 20, 1999, the Columbine High School massacre sparked a wave of copycat attacks; by 2024 it was linked to at least 50 mass shootings that killed over 300 people. The May 2, 2026 Westminster Apartments shooting in Amarillo, Texas, where a recovered Glock 9 mm killed two teens, reflects that ongoing influence and the FBI’s reported 30% rise in school-related threats.

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Story summary

A machine-gun fire erupted at the Westminster Apartments after 2 a.m. on May 2, 2026.
The attack killed 17-year-old Ezekiel Rudy Almazan and an unnamed 16-year-old, wounded ten others and caused one of the wounded to die later.
Investigators identified two unknown suspects and recovered a Glock 9 mm handgun on a landing outside Apartment 244.
The shooting follows a spate of Amarillo shootings that left six dead and ten injured on March 22, 2026.

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