AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Police Department has reported a man was arrested at Westgate Mall today.
According to APD the man continued to trespass, when an off-duty police officer working security tried to take him into custody, then the man took the officer’s gun.
According to APD the officer, a security guard, and a citizen were able to hold onto the suspect and get the officer’s gun back.
More officers arrived and the man was arrested.
APD reports the off-duty officer obtained a minor injury.
The suspect has not been booked yet, according to APD.
Story will be updated as information becomes available.
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