Amarillo Police arrest two suspects following violent apartment break-in and exchange of gunfire

Amarillo Police have taken two men into custody following an attempted break-in and an exchange of gunfire at a local apartment complex on Monday.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 16, 2026, 7:11 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from NewsChannel 10

Emergency Response to Reported Gunfire at Apartment Complex

The Amarillo Police Department initiated an urgent investigation early Monday morning following multiple reports of shots fired at a local residential development. Officers were dispatched to the scene where they discovered evidence of a violent confrontation centered around a specific apartment unit. Preliminary findings suggest that the incident began as a targeted attempt to breach the residence, which quickly deteriorated into a ballistic exchange as the situation intensified.

Suspects Attempt Forced Entry into Occupied Residence

According to investigators, the two suspects arrived at the apartment complex with the intent of forcing their way into a home. The occupants of the residence were present during the attempted break-in, leading to an immediate and high-stakes confrontation at the doorway. As the suspects attempted to overcome the physical barriers of the apartment, the nature of the encounter shifted from a burglary attempt to an active shooter situation, placing other residents of the complex at significant risk.

Ballistic Exchange Between Intruders and Occupant

The situation reached a critical point when gunfire was exchanged between at least one of the suspects and an individual inside the apartment. Amarillo Police officials noted that multiple rounds were discharged during the brief but violent struggle at the entrance of the unit. Despite the volume of fire reported by witnesses and the evidence found on-site, the department clarified that the shooting did not result in any fatalities or critical injuries to the parties involved or the surrounding neighbors.