MARILLO, Texas — Authorities have identified two victims killed in a mass shooting at a West Amarillo apartment complex early Sunday morning, as investigators continue working to determine what led to the violent incident that left multiple people injured. The shooting occurred around 2:00 a.m. at the Westminster Apartments, located at 2415 Coulter Street near Westgate Parkway.

Amarillo police responded to numerous reports of gunfire and discovered a large number of victims upon arrival. One of the victims has been identified as Ezekiel Rudy Almazan. The second victim has been identified as Deven; however, officials have not yet released additional identifying details. Police confirmed that one victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second victim later died at a hospital. In total, nine individuals were transported to local hospitals, with at least five reported in critical condition at the time of initial response.

The Shooting: A Night of Violence at Westminster Apartments

The shooting occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning at the Westminster Apartments, located at 2415 Coulter Street near Westgate Parkway in Amarillo, Texas. Amarillo is a city in the Texas Panhandle, approximately 120 miles north of Lubbock and 280 miles northwest of Fort Worth. It is a city of approximately 200,000 residents, known for its cattle industry, its Route 66 heritage, and its strong sense of community. The Westminster Apartments are a residential complex in the western part of the city, a place where families live, children play, and neighbors know each other.

At 2:00 a.m., the complex would have been dark and quiet. Residents would have been asleep in their beds. The sound of gunfire shattered the silence. The shooter or shooters used what police described as a “rifle style weapon.” Residents in the area described the gunfire as intense and sustained. One nearby resident reported being awakened by what sounded like “machine gun fire,” followed by dozens of additional shots.

Police received numerous reports of gunfire. The callers may have heard the shots, seen the victims, or witnessed the shooter fleeing. Officers responded urgently, knowing that gunshot victims have only minutes to receive medical care.

When officers arrived, they discovered a large number of victims. The scene was chaotic. People were screaming, bleeding, and lying on the ground. Police immediately began triaging the victims and securing the area.

The Victims: Ezekiel Rudy Almazan and Deven

One of the victims has been identified as Ezekiel Rudy Almazan. The second victim has been identified only as Deven. The original article does not provide Deven’s last name, age, or other identifying details. It is possible that Deven was a juvenile, and the police are withholding the last name due to age or pending family notification. It is also possible that the information has not yet been released.

Police confirmed that one victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim later died at a hospital. Two young lives were taken in a matter of minutes.

In total, nine individuals were transported to local hospitals, with at least five reported in critical condition at the time of initial response. Critical condition means that their injuries are life threatening. They are in intensive care, fighting for their lives. Doctors and nurses are doing everything they can, but the outcome is uncertain. The families of the injured are likely gathered in hospital waiting rooms, praying for survival, fearing the worst.

The original article does not provide biographical details about Ezekiel or Deven their ages, their occupations, their hobbies, their personalities. That information will emerge in the coming days as family members speak to the media and as obituaries are published. What is known is that they were young, that they were in Amarillo, and that they are gone. They attended a party. They went to an apartment. They were shot. They died.

The Investigation: A Party Dispute Turns Deadly

According to the Amarillo Police Department, the shooting appears to be connected to an earlier gathering involving juveniles and young adults. Investigators say the group had initially been attending a party at another location before relocating to the Westminster Apartments. The original party may have been a birthday celebration, a graduation party, a simple gathering of friends. It is not known.

Authorities allege that several individuals who had been asked to leave the original party later followed others to the apartment complex. They were asked to leave. They were told to go. They did not accept that. They were angry. They followed the group to the Westminster Apartments.

Upon arrival, they reportedly attempted to force entry into an apartment unit and opened fire using what police described as a “rifle style weapon.” They tried to break into an apartment. When they could not get in, or when they did, they started shooting. They fired a rifle. They fired multiple rounds. They fired into the apartment, into the hallway, into the crowd.

The shooting was not random. It was targeted. The shooters were looking for specific people. They found them.

At this time, police have not announced any arrests or identified suspects. Investigators continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses as they work to determine a motive and identify those responsible.

Key questions include:

• Who were the shooters? How many were there?

• Did they act alone, or were there others involved?

• What was the dispute that led to the shooting?

• How did the shooters obtain the rifle style weapon?

• Were there any surveillance cameras in the apartment complex that captured the incident?

The investigation will include interviews with witnesses, analysis of physical evidence, and review of any available surveillance footage.

The Aftermath: A Community in Shock

The Amarillo community is in shock. A mass shooting at an apartment complex has left two dead and at least five critically injured. The violence is senseless. The loss is immeasurable.

This incident comes less than six weeks after a series of shootings on March 22 that left six people dead and 10 others injured across Amarillo, raising ongoing concerns about gun violence in the area. The city has been plagued by violence. The community is asking for answers. The community is demanding action.

Residents of the Westminster Apartments are terrified. They heard the gunfire. They saw the victims. They may have known the people who were shot. They will never forget this night.

The families of the victims are devastated. They have lost sons, brothers, friends. They are planning funerals instead of celebrating milestones. They are looking at photographs instead of making new memories. The pain is immeasurable.

The Injured: Fighting for Their Lives

The nine individuals who were transported to hospitals are fighting for their lives. Some may have gunshot wounds to the chest, abdomen, head, or limbs. Some may have been struck multiple times. Some may have been injured by shrapnel or by falling.

The families of the injured are gathered in waiting rooms. They are waiting for news. Every update brings either hope or despair. They are praying for their loved ones to survive.

The Search for Justice

Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the Westminster Apartments shooting to come forward as the investigation remains active. Even a small detail could be crucial. A witness who saw the shooters. A neighbor who heard voices. A surveillance camera that captured a license plate.

The community must come together to help the police solve this case. The shooters must be brought to justice.

Holding Onto Memories

As the investigation continues and the community mourns, the families and friends of Ezekiel Rudy Almazan and Deven are left to do the hardest work of all. They must hold onto their memories of their loved ones while also confronting the reality of their deaths. They must grieve their losses while also waiting for justice. They must find a way to go on without them.

Ezekiel and Deven were young. They had their whole lives ahead of them. They had dreams that will never be fulfilled, love that will never be given, moments that will never be experienced. That is the unspeakable tragedy of their deaths. It is not just the loss of what was. It is the loss of what could have been.

But what was still matters. The years that Ezekiel and Deven lived, the people they loved, the joy they brought, the memories they created these things are not erased by their deaths. They remain. They are the inheritance of their families, their friends, and everyone who knew them. And as long as those memories are held and shared and cherished, Ezekiel Rudy Almazan and Deven will never truly be gone.

Conclusion: A Mass Shooting in Amarillo

The mass shooting at the Westminster Apartments on Coulter Street in Amarillo has claimed the lives of Ezekiel Rudy Almazan and Deven. Nine others were injured, with at least five in critical condition. The shooting appears to be connected to a dispute at a party, where individuals who were asked to leave later followed others to the apartment complex and opened fire with a rifle style weapon. No arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.

As Amarillo mourns, the community stands together in grief, offering prayers and support to the families of the victims. Rest in peace, Ezekiel Rudy Almazan. Rest in peace, Deven. You were loved. You will be missed. And your memories will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew you. Gone too soon, forever remembered.