In the early morning hours of May 2, 2026, the life of 16-year-old Deven Antonucci was tragically cut short in a burst of gunfire at an Amarillo, Texas, apartment complex. Deven, a young man known for his kind heart and intelligence, was one of two teenagers killed in a mass shooting that also left ten other people injured. The violence erupted at the Westminster Apartments in the 2400 block of South Coulter, where a party, initially held at another location, had moved.
Deven, along with 17-year-old Ezekiel Rudy Almazan, were fatally wounded in what police believe was a targeted attack. The community was left reeling from the loss of two of its young members in an act of violence that shattered a Saturday night gathering of juveniles and young adults.
The events leading to the fatal shooting began at a party at a different location from which several individuals were asked to leave. These individuals reportedly followed the partygoers to the Westminster Apartments. After being denied entry to the apartment, they opened fire into the gathering, using what authorities have described as a rifle-style weapon. The Amarillo Police Department responded to reports of the shooting at approximately 1:58 a.m. The aftermath was a scene of chaos and tragedy, with one of the victims pronounced dead at the scene and another, Deven, succumbing to his injuries at a local hospital. The investigation that followed pointed to a targeted act of violence, with authorities suggesting a possible gang connection to the shooting.
In the weeks following the shooting, the Amarillo Police Department's investigation led to the identification of suspects. On May 20, 2026, a murder warrant was issued for 17-year-old Jame Htoo in connection with the shooting. Htoo was already in custody at the Potter County Jail on unrelated charges at the time the warrant was served. Another individual, Egay 2 towin, was arrested the night of the incident on charges that included tampering with evidence and unlawful carrying of a weapon. Later, a murder warrant was also obtained for him. Police have indicated that they are searching for a third suspect in the ongoing investigation. The case against the named suspects is proceeding through the legal system, with the community awaiting justice for Deven Antonucci and Ezekiel Rudy Almazan. The investigation into the shooting continues as authorities work to bring all those responsible to account for the violence that claimed two young lives and injured many others.
