Remembering Ezekiel Rudy Almazan, One of Two Lives Lost in Amarillo Apartment Complex Shooting

 An overnight shooting at the Westminster Apartments in Amarillo has left two people dead and eight others injured, turning a quiet residential complex on Coulter Street into a scene of tragedy and urgent response. Among those killed was Ezekiel Rudy Almazan, whose name is now being shared by family and friends as the community begins to mourn a young life cut short by gun violence.

The violence erupted around 2 a.m. at the apartments near the intersection of Coulter Street and Westgate Parkway. Residents several blocks away reported being awakened by rapid gunfire that sounded like dozens of shots echoing through the neighborhood. Within minutes, emergency vehicles filled the complex as officers and paramedics worked to secure the area and treat the wounded.

One male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Nine other people were transported to local hospitals, with five initially listed in critical condition. Despite medical efforts, a second victim later died at the hospital, raising the death toll to two. The eight survivors are facing a range of injuries, both physical and emotional, that will require long-term care and support.

The incident began when a group of juveniles and young adults moved a party from another location to the Westminster Apartments. A separate group that had been asked to leave the earlier gathering followed them to the complex. An attempt to enter an apartment escalated quickly, and shots were fired from what has been described as a rifle-style weapon, striking multiple people inside and near the residence.

Ezekiel Almazan has been identified by loved ones as one of the two people killed. Friends remember him as a familiar presence in Amarillo, and social media tributes have already begun to highlight his personality, his connections, and the void left by his sudden death. His family is now planning funeral arrangements while grappling with the shock of losing him to senseless violence.

The shooting has deeply shaken the Amarillo community, coming less than six weeks after a violent day on March 22 when six people were killed and ten others were injured in four separate shootings across the city. The back-to-back tragedies have renewed conversations about youth violence, access to firearms, and the need for safe spaces for young people to gather without fear.

For residents of the Westminster Apartments and surrounding neighborhoods, the impact extends beyond the immediate victims. Children, parents, and elderly neighbors who heard the gunfire are coping with trauma, and local organizations are mobilizing to provide counseling, victim advocacy, and community support in the days ahead. Safety remains a top concern as investigators continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses.

As Amarillo mourns Ezekiel Rudy Almazan and the second victim whose name has not yet been publicly released, the focus turns to healing and prevention. Community leaders are urging anyone with information to come forward, while also calling for greater investment in conflict resolution, mentorship, and resources that address the root causes of violence before another family endures this kind of very loss.