Two Dead, Ten Injured in Amarillo Shooting

Amarillo Shooting Kills Two Teens, Injures Ten A mass shooting in Amarillo, Texas, on May 2, 2026, resulted in the deaths of two teenagers and injuries to ten other individuals at an apartment complex party. The incident occurred when individuals, previously asked to leave an initial gathering, attempted to enter the apartment and subsequently opened fire with a "rifle-style weapon."

Amarillo police responded to reports of the shooting, finding two boys, aged 16 and 17, deceased. Ten additional people sustained injuries, though their ages were not disclosed. Investigators believe two suspects, who had an affiliation with the targeted location and were known to at least one party occupant, are responsible. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.

Authorities recovered a Glock 9mm handgun nearby, but evidence from cartridge casings suggests multiple weapons were used. This incident contributes to Amarillo's 2026 homicide count, which now stands at 10, following 16 homicides in 2025 in the city of approximately 200,000 residents.