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Daniel Mark Smith

Age : 39

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 08/09/2023

Location : Southwest 48th Avenue and Cline Road

City : Amarillo

County : Potter

State : Texas

Agency : Amarillo PD

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/09/2023, at approximately 8:45 p.m., Amarillo Police Department officers responded to the area of Southwest 48th Avenue and Cline Road after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance. Officers were told that 39-year-old Daniel M. Smith was in an alley south of the residence.
Officers located Smith in a vehicle and maneuvered patrol units around it in an attempt to prevent him from leaving. According to police, Smith reversed his vehicle into one patrol unit, nearly striking an officer who was inside. Smith then drove forward, pushing another patrol vehicle into a shed and fence. During the encounter, one Amarillo police officer fired at Smith. Officers removed Smith from the vehicle and began emergency medical treatment until Amarillo Medical Services arrived. Smith was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Amarillo Police Department Homicide Unit investigated the shooting and processed the scene. Smith's next of kin was notified before his identity was released. Public reporting identified Smith as the only person struck by gunfire during the encounter.
OFFICER HISTORY:
The Amarillo Police Department did not publicly identify the officer who fired the fatal shot.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.amarillo.com/story/news/2023/08/10/amarillo-suspect-dies-after-officer-involved-shooting-during-pursuit/70566009007/
https://www.newschannel10.com/2023/08/10/amarillo-police-department-responding-officer-involved-shooting/