Six people were injured in a shooting Wednesday night at an Amarillo apartment complex, police said Thursday, June 18.
The Amarillo Police Department (APD) said officers responded to the 5900 block of Plum Creek at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 17 on a report of shots being fired.
According to police, a preliminary investigation revealed that two individuals involved in a gang-related dispute at Plum Creek Apartments became involved in an argument, which escalated when the two individuals began shooting, striking each other and four others who were in the immediate vicinity.
All six individuals were taken to area hospitals for treatment of their injuries, APD said.
In addition to APD officers, personnel from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Potter County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.
A suspected shooter was apprehended by DPS while leaving the area.
APD Detectives, including Violent Crimes and Homicide, CSI, ARCC and the Gang Unit are investigating the incident.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
This is a developing story; more information will be added as it is released.
Kristina Wood is managing editor of the Amarillo Globe-News, whose coverage includes Amarillo and Canyon, and into the Texas Panhandle. Have a story idea? Send it in at newmedia@amarillo.com .
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