The APD Homicide Unit has released the name of the deceased in the July 1st shooting.
***Update July 7th, 2019***
The Amarillo Police Department Homicide Unit has identified the deceased suspect in this case as Michael Denzel Barnes, a 30 year old male. The APD Homicide Unit continues the investigation into this incident. No other information will be released at this time.
***Original Release***
on July 1st at 10:09 PM, APD officers were dispatched to the H&L Discount Store at 2701 SW 6th Avenue on a robbery. Before officers arrived, there was a physical struggle and the suspect in the robbery was shot. The male suspect died on scene. The Amarillo Police Department Homicide Unit is investigating the incident. More information will be released when it becomes available.
Address/Location
Amarillo Police Department
200 SE 3rd Ave
Amarillo, TX 79101
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 806-378-4257
Cpl. Jeb Hilton
Crime Prevention Unit
[email protected]
806-378-4257