Andy Wayne Curtis Galloway, 42, of Amarillo, Texas, was identified as one of two victims fatally shot in a predawn incident on November 30, 2025, in the 1600 block of NW 9th Avenue, marking a tragic escalation of gun violence in the Potter County community.
The shooting, reported around 4:30 a.m. amid calls of gunfire and a physical altercation, claimed Galloway’s life alongside that of 18-year-old Chrisavion Deontay Green, both pronounced dead at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds. Amarillo Police Department investigators swiftly mobilized, securing the area and appealing for surveillance footage to aid their homicide probe.
Born on June 14, 1983, in Amarillo to parents Wayne and Linda Galloway, Andy grew up in the city’s historic southwest neighborhoods, fostering a deep-rooted connection to the Texas Panhandle’s ranching traditions from an early age.
He attended Amarillo High School, graduating in 2001 after excelling in vocational agriculture classes that honed his practical skills in mechanics and livestock management, reflecting his early aptitude for hands-on trades. Galloway pursued no formal higher education but credited community mentors for shaping his self-reliant ethos, often sharing stories of teenage summers spent welding on local oil rigs.
Galloway established himself as a journeyman auto mechanic at Panhandle Transmission Service for 18 years, specializing in heavy-duty diesel repairs that supported Amarillo’s trucking industry backbone. Colleagues recalled his meticulous approach to diagnostics, earning him a reputation for reviving engines others deemed beyond salvage, while he quietly mentored apprentices through informal after-hours workshops.
In his family life, Galloway was a devoted husband to his wife of 15 years, Maria Gonzalez Galloway, whom he met at a county fair rodeo event, and a proud father to their two sons, ages 12 and 9, whom he coached in Little League baseball at Sam Houston Park. The family resided in a modest ranch-style home on the outskirts of Amarillo, where evenings revolved around shared barbecues and teaching the boys roping techniques inherited from his father.
Galloway’s lifestyle blended blue-collar grit with Panhandle leisure, including weekend hunts on leased land near Lake Meredith where he tracked mule deer with a custom rifle he built himself. An avid outdoorsman, he volunteered seasonally with the Amarillo Habitat for Humanity chapter, using his mechanical expertise to construct wheelchair ramps for elderly residents.
His hobbies extended to restoring classic muscle cars in a backyard garage, a passion that doubled as therapy after long shifts, and annual pilgrimages to the Big Texan Steak Ranch for its legendary 72-ounce challenge.
The investigation into Galloway’s death advanced rapidly, with authorities announcing the arrest of 17-year-old Tavon Lin Ammons on two counts of murder after locating him in a south Amarillo residence, aided by SWAT and PACE units. As the community processes this loss, Galloway’s family has requested privacy, with a memorial service tentatively planned for December 7 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, honoring his legacy through donations to local youth vocational programs.