APD makes arrest in Chloe Vivens murder case

Amarillo Police Department homicide detectives have made an arrest in the drive-by shooting murder of 18 year old Chloe Vivens. 

On June 4, 2021, homicide detectives were able to obtain a murder warrant and arrest 17 year old Arrington Grace Sleeper. Sleeper was booked in the Potter County Jail.

On 5-30-21 at about 9:45 pm officers were dispatched to the 800 block of S Florida on a drive-by shooting. Vivens was shot while sitting in a vehicle parked in the driveway. 

Vivens was transported to the hospital with life threatening injuries. She succumbed to her injuries on May 31, 2021. 

Several shell casings were found in the street. A house was also found with bullet holes in the front and was occupied by a family. 

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to please contact the Homicide Unit at 378-9468 or submit a tip with Crimestoppers at 374-4400. You can also go to the Crimestoppers website at amapolice.org or download the P3 app to submit a tip.