Amarillo Woman Indicted Following Residential Shooting
A Potter County grand jury indicted a 27-year-old woman for firing more than 20 rounds into a home.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Violence
Diamond Dupri Drone was indicted by a Potter County grand jury for aggravated assault and deadly conduct. The charges stem from a February 2024 shooting where the suspect fired over 20 rounds into a residence containing children.
Why it matters
The indictment highlights the serious legal consequences for discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling. Despite the high volume of gunfire, the incident resulted in no reported injuries to the residents inside.
A Potter County grand jury issued an indictment for one count of deadly conduct and one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The suspect remains under legal process for the February 2024 incident.
The players
Diamond Dupri Drone
She is the 27-year-old suspect indicted by a grand jury on felony charges stemming from an Amarillo shooting.
Potter County
This is the Texas jurisdiction responsible for the prosecution and grand jury proceedings regarding the assault charges.
The details
Police reported finding more than 20 shell casings at the Amarillo residence after the suspect emptied a magazine at the house. Diamond Dupri Drone admitted to investigators that she fired the weapon after seeing someone inside the home.
Timeline
February 2, 2024: The shooting incident occurred at a private residence.
October 30, 2026: The Potter County grand jury issued the formal indictment.
Legal Context
The indictment follows Texas Penal Code Section 22.02 regarding aggravated assault, which carries significant sentencing requirements when a deadly weapon is used. Such cases are frequently prosecuted in Potter County to address public safety concerns involving residential gunfire.
This case underscores local law enforcement efforts to prosecute individuals who endanger residents through reckless or intentional gunfire. Amarillo residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity or threats to the local police department to assist in ongoing safety initiatives.
The takeaway
Residential shootings pose severe risks to public safety regardless of whether injuries occur. Legal experts advise that such incidents carry heavy penalties under state law for both the act of assault and the endangerment of minors.
Further reading
Learn more about local public safety issues on the Amarillo Violence page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KVII.
