City of Austin
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Case: 23-2541345
Date: Monday, September 11, 2023
Time: 9:32 p.m.
Location: 9501 FM 969 (John Trevino Jr Metro Park)
Victim (Deceased): Salvador Sanchez, White male, 9/3/1993
Suspect: Jared Nelson, White male, 45 years of age
UPDATE: As the investigation progressed, Austin Police Department Homicide detectives identified Jared Nelson as the suspect in Salvador Sanchez’ murder. On Friday, September 15, 2023, Jared Nelson was arrested and booked into the Travis County Jail. He is charged with First Degree Murder.
Anyone with any information should contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.
ORIGINAL RELEASE
Case: 23-2541345
Date: Monday, September 11, 2023
Time: 9:32 p.m.
Location: 9501 FM 969 (John Trevino Jr Metro Park)
Victim (Deceased): Unidentified White male
On Monday, September 11, 2023, at approximately 9:32 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a call from the Travis County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) regarding a body found with gunshot wounds at John Trevino Jr., Metro Park, located at 9501 FM 969. TCSO received a call at 7:18 p.m., reporting a deceased white male at the park. The location of where the body was found was determined to be in APD's jurisdiction.
Investigators believe the victim was shot and killed by a suspect who fled the area. Detectives are still looking for the shooter.
Anyone with any information should contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.
This case is being investigated as Austin's 44th homicide of 2023.