City of Austin
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Contact: APD Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Case: 24-3130779
Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: 12:52 p.m.
Location: 8000 block of Exchange Drive
The Austin Police Department (APD) Aggravated Assault unit is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying several suspects in connection to an Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon that occurred on Friday, November 8, 2024, at approximately 12:52 p.m. The incident happened in the 8000 block of Exchange Drive.
A homeowner arrived to his residence and discovered his house was actively being burglarized. One suspect exited through a window and upon seeing the homeowner, fired multiple gunshots at him while fleeing. The suspect was working with multiple accomplices who also fled. Four suspects have been linked to the incident but have not been identified at this time.
Suspect #1 is described as:
- Hispanic male
- 18 to 25 years of age
- Thin build
- Possibly armed with a firearm
- He was last seen wearing a gray sweater, dark pants, a dark bandana, black shoes with red and white.
Suspect #2 is described as:
- White or Hispanic male
- 18 to 25 years of age
- Thin build
- He was last seen wearing a white tank top, dark pants, gray shoes, a distinctive red and white jacket.
Suspect #3 is described as:
- White or Hispanic male
- 18 to 25 years of age
- Average build
- He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, gray shorts, white and black shoes, a dark baseball cap, and carrying a bag across his chest.
Suspect #4 is described as:
- Black or Hispanic male
- 18 to 25 years of age
- Average build
- He was last seen wearing a light blue or white and blue jersey with “23” on the front, blue shorts, and white shoes.
Anyone with any information should contact APD's Aggravated Assault unit at 512-974-5245. 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.