Case:  23-2761611
 
Date:  Tuesday, October 3, 2023
 
Time:  11:54 p.m.
 
Location:  1101 Cumberland Road
 
Victim (Deceased):  Rickye Henderson, Black male, 04/22/2003
 
Suspect (Arrested):  Willie Jones, Black male, 20 years of age

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at approximately 11:54 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a call of a possible deceased person at 1101 Cumberland Road. Responding officers located a non-responsive man, Rickye Henderson, inside a vehicle. Henderson appeared to have a gunshot wound. He died a short time later.

Several witnesses and a suspect, Willie Jones, were on the scene.

Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. Detectives determined that Henderson was seated in a vehicle when Jones shot him. Jones was taken into custody. He's charged with 1st Degree Felony 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.

This case is being investigated as Austin's 50th homicide of 2023.