Fatal Shooting in Amarillo Claims Life of 18-Year-Old Damarian Grear Authorities Investigating Early Morning Homicide in North Amarillo
AMARILLO, TX — A deadly shooting in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 27, 2025, has left a young man dead and sparked an ongoing homicide investigation by Amarillo Police. The incident, which occurred near Northwest 2nd Avenue and North Adams Street, unfolded around 4:18 a.m., when multiple 911 callers reported gunfire erupting in the area.
According to officials, the Amarillo Police Department (APD) responded quickly to the scene after dispatch received numerous reports of shots being fired. Several callers also reported seeing a victim in a vehicle who appeared to have been shot.
Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male inside a vehicle, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. He has since been identified by authorities as Damarian Grear, 18, a resident of Amarillo.
A Disturbing Crime Scene
Police cordoned off the area surrounding NW 2nd and N Adams as detectives and homicide investigators began their work. Crime scene technicians processed the vehicle and surrounding environment for evidence as neighbors and onlookers watched in silence, many shaken by the violence that shattered the early morning quiet.
Witnesses in the neighborhood told reporters they were awoken by multiple gunshots and chaos outside their homes. Some reported seeing vehicles speed away from the area just moments before police arrived. Others said they were too afraid to look out their windows.
Homicide Unit Leading the Investigation
The Amarillo Police Department Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation. As of now, police have not released any information regarding possible suspects, motives, or whether the shooting may have been targeted or random. Officials did not say whether any weapons had been recovered from the scene.
Investigators are actively reviewing surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses and are urging anyone with video footage, security camera data, or first-hand knowledge of the incident to come forward.
“This is an ongoing and active investigation,” an APD spokesperson said Sunday afternoon. “We are asking the public for assistance in any form — whether it’s video footage, witness testimony, or any detail, no matter how small. We want justice for this young man and his family.”
Remembering Damarian Grear
Though still early in the investigation, the loss of Damarian Grear has already touched hearts across Amarillo. Friends and family describe Damarian as a vibrant, kind-hearted teen, full of ambition and promise. He had recently turned 18 and was said to be working on his GED while exploring future career paths.
“He was the type of person who could walk into a room and light it up,” said a close family friend. “He didn’t deserve this. None of this makes sense.”
Damarian’s death marks yet another act of gun violence in Amarillo, a city grappling with a rising number of shooting incidents. His family has asked for privacy as they begin to navigate the unimaginable grief of losing a son, brother, and friend.
Community Response and Call to Action
Local leaders and community members have voiced concern and sadness following the tragedy. Community advocates are renewing calls for stronger efforts to reduce gun violence and increase youth engagement programs in Amarillo’s most vulnerable neighborhoods.
“This is becoming all too familiar,” said one local pastor who works with at-risk youth in North Amarillo. “We need to come together as a community — churches, schools, parents, and law enforcement — to make sure our streets are safer. Damarian should still be here.”
Several community groups are already planning vigils and outreach initiatives to support the Grear family and to call attention to the urgent need for gun violence prevention strategies.
Investigation Ongoing
Police continue to ask anyone with information to contact the Amarillo Police Department Homicide Unit at (806) 378-9468. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Amarillo Crime Stoppers at (806) 374-4400 or via their P3 Tips mobile app.
As the investigation unfolds, Amarillo mourns the loss of another young life taken too soon. The community watches and waits — for answers, for justice, and for peace.
Rest in peace, Damarian Grear. You are remembered, you are loved, and your life mattered.