Full Breakdown
Fatal Shooting at Amarillo Apartment Complex Leaves Two Teens Dead, Ten Injured
5/4/2026, 2:54:11 AM
Incident Overview
Early Saturday, May 2, 2026, gunfire erupted at the Westminster Apartments on South Coulter Street near Interstate 40 in Amarillo, Texas. Two teenagers—17-year-old Ezekiel Rudy Almazan and an unidentified 16-year-old boy—were killed, and ten others, ranging from juveniles to young adults, were injured. Police responded at 1:58 a.m., released surveillance video, and are asking the public to help identify two suspects.
Key Individuals
- Victims: Ezekiel Rudy Almazan, 17 (identified via a GoFundMe page); a second male victim, 16, remains unnamed.
- Suspects: Two unidentified persons, ages unknown, believed to have an affiliation with the location and known to at least one party attendee.
- Police Chief: Thomas Hover, who briefed media and posted on the department’s Facebook page.
Weapons and Evidence
Shell casings recovered in an alley indicate multiple firearms were used. A Glock 9 mm handgun was found on a landing, and witnesses reported a rifle-style weapon firing during the attack. No weapon has been directly linked to the suspects.
Official Statements
Chief Hover said the investigation identified that the suspects were affiliated with the targeted location and known to an occupant at the party. He called the behavior unacceptable and reaffirmed the department’s commitment to community safety. The APD continues to request any doorbell-camera or security footage that may aid the investigation.
Eyewitness Account
Neighbor Phillip Thrasher described the scene as chaotic, with children running and screaming as gunfire erupted, underscoring the panic that followed the attack.
Gaps
- The second teen’s identity has not been released.
- Ages and identities of the two suspects remain unknown.
- Motive for the targeted attack has not been determined, and no weapon has been conclusively tied to the shooters.
Impact
The shooting follows a March 22 incident that left six people dead, prompting the Amarillo Police Department to increase patrol staffing. Repeated targeted violence raises concerns about youth gatherings and the effectiveness of current preventive measures in the city.
Verbatim Quotes
- “When I looked outside and came outside it was complete chaos,” — Phillip Thrasher, neighbor
- “In a GoFundMe, Ezekial’s mother wrote, “There are no words that can truly express the pain in my heart right now.” — Mother of Ezekiel Rudy Almazan, GoFundMe post
- “This criminal behavior is unacceptable, and the Amarillo Police Department and our regional law enforcement partners are committed to the safety of our community,” — Chief Thomas Hover
- “This investigation remains ongoing,” — Amarillo Police Department statement
Next Steps
APD urges anyone with relevant video footage or observations from the early-morning hours to submit the material through the department’s online portal. The investigation remains active, and authorities promise to release additional information as it becomes available.
