City of Austin
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Case: 23- 3291205
Date: Saturday, November 25, 2023
Time: 10:09 p.m.
Location: 2500 block of Sol Wilson Avenue
Deceased: Patrick Valadez, Hispanic male, 11/28/2006
On Saturday, November 25, 2023, at approximately 10:09 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to the call of a shooting at the 2500 block of Sol Wilson Avenue. Officers arrived at the scene and located two male subjects with multiple gunshot wounds. One of the victims was identified as Patrick Valadez. Valadez was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second victim remains in the hospital in stable condition.
Detectives with the Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the incident happened during a party where the suspect had arrived. The suspect was asked to leave and a shooting ensued in front of the residence where both victims were hit by the gunshots. The suspect left the area in a vehicle immediately after the shooting.
Anyone with any information should contact APD's Homicide unit at 512-974-TIPS or email homicide.apd@austintexas.gov. 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 64th homicide of 2023.