City of Austin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERelease Date:
Contact: Contact: Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Cases: 20-0231931
Dates: Thursday, January 23, 2020
Times: 11:24 p.m.
Locations: 600 block of Neches St.
Arrested: Raecala Morris, Black female, 33 years of age
Narrative:
The Austin Police Department Aggravated Assault Unit is investigating several stabbings that occurred at approximately 11:24 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2020 in the 600 block of Neches St.
APD officers responded to multiple calls regarding members of the community who had been stabbed by a female transient. There are three confirmed victims that were caught on APD HALO cameras and possibly two more that haven’t come forward. If there are more victims, we would like to speak with them.
The female suspect has been arrested and is currently in custody in the Travis County Jail. She has been identified as Raecala Morris. Her booking photo is not releasable yet pending photo lineups.
Detectives are asking anyone that may have witnessed this incident or has video footage to please call the Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-5245. People may also contact Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or use the new Crime Stoppers App. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.