Stacey Edward Burns, a 52-year-old male from Amarillo, Texas, tragically died on March 17, 2015. According to police reports, Burns was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head in his residence at 6215 Belpree Road. Investigators determined that Burns shot an unidentified woman before turning the gun on himself. The woman survived and was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
She managed to call 911, alerting authorities to the incident.
The incident was classified as an attempted murder-suicide. The Potter-Randall Special Crimes Unit was involved in the investigation, and police asked anyone with information to come forward. The residence was located on a quiet cul-de-sac, and neighbors were shocked by the sudden violence in their community.
No arrests were made in connection with the incident, as it was determined to be a personal matter. There were no suspects or ongoing litigations related to Burns' death. The case was closed following the investigation, with the conclusion that it was a tragic and isolated event.
Burns was born on January 23, 1963, in Pasadena, Texas, and graduated from New Mexico State University. He is survived by his wife, Rosalee, his parents, John and Betty Burns, his brothers Steven and Stanley, and his children, Britney and Bradley. The community remembered him through a memorial service held at a later date.
