Police in Amarillo, Tx. responded to a call of an active shooter opening fire in a Wal-Mart, which includes a possible hostage situation.
— Amarillo Police Dept (@AmarilloPD) June 14, 2016
— Amarillo Police Dept (@AmarilloPD) June 14, 2016
According to witnesses, per ABC7, the shooter was an employee who took another employee hostage.
— Gigi Graciette (@GigiGraciette) June 14, 2016
You can check out the live broadcast here on ABC7’s website for up-to-the-second details.
In the wake of the Orlando shootings this weekend, let’s hope this ends swiftly and without any serious injuries. Details to come as the story develops.
— KLBK News (@KLBKNews) June 14, 2016
UPDATE (1:25p EST):
According to the Amarillo PD Twitter account, thankfully, there are no confirmed gunshot victims.
— Amarillo Police Dept (@AmarilloPD) June 14, 2016
Per KeyeTV’s Twitter, Amarillo PD says there is no longer an active shooter.
— keyetv (@keyetv) June 14, 2016
UPDATE (2:00p EST):
According to ABC7, SWAT teams confirm that the suspect was shot by officers and is pronounced dead.
— ABC 7 Amarillo (@ABC7Amarillo) June 14, 2016
[H/T AJC.com]
