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Case: 25-0190240
Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025
Time: Approximately 2:15 a.m.
Location: 900 E Braker Lane - Diablas
On January 19, 2025, at approximately 2:15 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to the Diablas parking lot, located at 900 E Braker Lane and found a Hispanic male with a single gunshot. The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
During the investigation it was discovered that the victim and a Black male, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated and turned physical. During the altercation, one of the suspects produced a gun and shot the victim.
Both suspects had fled the scene by the time officers arrived.
Suspect #1 is described as:
- Hispanic male
- 5’8” – 5’10”
- Tattoo on right hand
- He was last seen wearing a black hat with white lettering in the front, black jacket, Khaki/tan pants, and black shoes
Suspect #2 is described as:
- Black male
- 5’08” – 5’10”
- Bald
- He was last seen wearing a backward black hat, black Adidas track suit, and a large silver necklace with large medallion
The suspect vehicle is described as:
- Chevrolet Suburban
- 2015-2020
- White
Anyone with any information should contact APD's Aggravated Assault unit at 512-974-5145. 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.