2022-04-26

Amarillo police identify suspect killed in officer-involved shooting

By KFDA DIGITAL

Published: Apr. 26, 2022 at 10:26 AM CDT

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo police have identified the man who died after an officer-involved shooting Monday.

The incident occurred during a traffic stop after police say the driver brandished a handgun.

APD identified the suspect as 26-year-old Ernesto Drew Pena.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Published: Apr. 25, 2022 at 2:59 PM CDT

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo police are investigating an officer involved shooting in north Hill Street area.

According to officials, at around 2:06 p.m., Amarillo police made a traffic stop on a vehicle.

During the encounter the driver of the vehicle brandished a handgun.

An officer fired a shot, hitting the driver.

Officials say the suspect is dead.

No officers were injured during the incident.

The investigation is ongoing.