Amarillo Police investigate firearm incident that put 2 schools into lockdown Wednesday

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Police Department reported that two schools were placed in secure status as a precaution after a man discharged a firearm in a backyard.

According to APD, officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of Bowie on Wednesday regarding a report of a person discharging a firearm in a backyard.

APD said when officers arrived at the home, they were able to safely take Antonio Manuel Barba, 29, into custody. Officials added that a firearm was found at the scene…

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