Austin Burton, a 19-year-old male from Pampa, Texas, tragically died on October 21, 2017, from a gunshot wound. He was shot in the 1100 block of South Dwight Street in Pampa early Saturday morning and was pronounced dead at 1:45 a.m. at the Pampa Regional Medical Center. An autopsy was scheduled to take place in Lubbock the following Monday.
Following the incident, Tomarius Embers, a 21-year-old from Borger, Texas, was arrested and charged with Criminal Negligent Homicide in connection
with Burton's death. Embers was taken into custody and held in the Gray County Jail on a $25,000 bond. The charges suggest that Embers' actions were not intentional but rather criminally negligent, leading to Burton's death.
The case drew significant attention in Pampa, with the community mourning the loss of a young man. The investigation into Burton's death involved local law enforcement and the Gray County District Attorney's office, which worked to gather evidence and build a case against Embers. The legal proceedings that followed aimed to determine the full extent of Embers' responsibility and ensure justice for Burton's family.
In summary, Austin Burton's death was a result of a fatal shooting, and the subsequent investigation led to the arrest and charging of Tomarius Embers with Criminal Negligent Homicide. The case highlighted the tragic consequences of negligent actions and the importance of accountability in such incidents.
