Fireworks Lead To The Assault Of APD Officer

A 4th of July firework incident has led to the assault of an Amarillo Police Officer.

Saturday at 10:12 p.m. Amarillo police responded to a call of fireworks at Hamlet Park.

A large group of people was shooting fireworks as the officer arrived and a shell was shot through his open driver side window causing injuries and damaging the vehicle.

That officer was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Fireworks were also were directed at other officers at the scene. 

The suspect was not identified, but people were filming with their cell phones and police are seeking help to identify the suspect.

If you have any information contact  The Amarillo Police Department at 378-4258 or 378-9468 or Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 374-4400 or online at www.amapolice.org