Amarillo Police: 1 killed, 2 wounded in early morning shooting

1 killed, 2 wounded in early morning shooting (Source: Amarillo Police Department)
1 killed, 2 wounded in early morning shooting (Source: Amarillo Police Department)
Published: Mar. 26, 2023 at 10:57 AM CDT|Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:30 AM CDT
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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo police say one man is dead, and two teenage girls are wounded after an early morning shooting.

According to police, around 4:45 a.m., three gunshot victims were dropped off at an area hospital, Amarillo Police Department said.

21-year-old Javaurian Penns was pronounced dead at the hospital. The two other victims, ages 17 and 18, had non life-threatening injuries and are expected to survive.

The APD Homicide Unit is investigating.

Anyone who has information is asked to call the Amarillo PD Homicide Unit.

If you would like to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (806)374-4400 , or go to their website.