Three arrested in Amarillo homicide investigation; one faces murder charge

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo police have arrested three men in connection with a homicide investigation.

The victim who was shot multiple times Thursday night was identified as 48-year-old Bradley Thompson.

Skyler Lee Mensen, 33, was arrested for murder. Jesse James Franklin, 34, was arrested for a narcotics violation and a federal hold. Dennis Charles Carlson, 49, was arrested for a parole violation.

All three were booked into the Randall County Detention Center.

Police say additional charges are expected in connection with this investigation.

The department’s Homicide Unit continues to investigate Thompson’s death.

Anyone with information can call the Homicide Unit at 806-378-9468. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400.