City of Austin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERelease Date:
Contact: Contact: Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Case: 20-0101927
Date: Thursday, January 10, 2020
Time: 11:36 p.m.
Location: Elm Ridge Apartments, 1190 Airport Blvd., Austin, Texas 78702
The Austin Police Department Aggravated Assault Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an incident that occurred at the Elm Ridge Apartments, 1190 Airport Blvd., on Thursday, January 10, 2020. An individual knocked on the door and a child inside of the apartment was the first to respond and ask who was there. The adult female then came to the door, asked who was there and was shot through the door. There were multiple children near the door when the shooting occurred. The suspect fled the scene.
Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS personnel responded to the scene where they provided immediate medical aid to the victim. The victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Footage from the complex shows many people in the parking lot at the time of the shooting and the Austin Police Department is requesting anyone who may have seen or heard anything for help.
If anyone has information about this incident or this suspect, please call the APD Aggravated Assault Unit at (512) 974-5245 or Detective Muchnikoff at 512-974-4463 and reference the case number. Individuals may also utilize Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or use the new Crime Stoppers App. or submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.