Amarillo police shoot, kill man firing gun near 34th, Hawthorne | KVII

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The Amarillo Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting. It happened at about 7 a. m.

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Amarillo Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting.

It happened at about 7 a.m. Sunday in the area of SW 34th Ave. and Hawthorne Drive.

Officers were called because a man was standing outside shooting a gun. He hit at least one residence.

As officers approached, police said John Todd Bigham, 53, continued firing the gun.

Police returned fire.

Bigham was taken to a local hospital where he later died.

No officers were hurt.

APD's Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call 806-378-3038.

On July 17th just after 7:00 AM, APD officers were called to the 3200 block of Hawthorne on a male standing outside shooting a gun and hitting at least one other residence. As officers approached, the male continued to shoot in their direction. The officers fired shots, striking the suspect. The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he later died. No officers were injured. The investigation is ongoing by the Amarillo Police Department Homicide Unit. APD officers and detectives will be canvassing the immediate area looking for any other damage from the suspect shooting. If you notice any damage please call the APD at 378-3038 or flag down an officer at the scene. Traffic will be affected in the area for the next couple of hours.