Thomas Bernard Grensberg, a 28-year-old male from Amarillo, Texas, tragically died on August 23, 2020. He was found dead at a home near the 5000 block of Southwest 57th Avenue in southwest Amarillo. The circumstances surrounding his death were determined to be a shooting.
Following the incident, a Randall County grand jury indicted two men, Winton Dalton and Kyle Willis Bannister, for their involvement in Grensberg's murder.
Dalton was arrested the same night at an apartment complex on the 4200 block of Southwest 51st, while Bannister was arrested shortly after and featured as APD's Fugitive of the Week. Dalton faced a capital murder charge, and Bannister faced a simple murder charge. The trials for both suspects have not yet been scheduled.
The investigation into Thomas Bernard Grensberg's death revealed that Dalton and Bannister were suspected of being involved in the shooting. The Amarillo Police Department issued murder warrants for both men, and they were subsequently indicted by the grand jury.
The loss of Thomas Bernard Grensberg has deeply affected his family, friends, and the community. He was remembered as a beloved son, brother, and uncle who enjoyed simple pleasures like music, hiking, fishing, and woodworking. His untimely death has left a significant void in the lives of those who knew him.
