Case: 25-900116
Date: March 31, 2025
Time: 1:51 a.m.
Location: 400 block of N. IH 35
Deceased (victim): Rex Johnson, Black male, 11/4/1991
Video: APD’s You Tube Channel
On March 31, 2025, at approximately 1:51 a.m., the Austin 9-1-1 received a call reporting a shooting incident in the 400 block of N. IH 35. When Austin Police Department (APD) officers arrived, they discovered an unresponsive male, later identified as Rex Johnson, with apparent gunshot wounds. Mr. Johnson was transported to a local hospital, where he later died on April 3 at 1:15 p.m.
Aggravated Assault Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. Preliminary investigations revealed that Mr. Johnson was standing next to his blind friend who was using a cane when two Black male suspects approached them. One suspect assaulted Mr. Johnson knocking him to the ground, while the second suspect shot him. Both suspects fled east from the intersection immediately after the shooting.
Suspect #1 is described as:
- Black male
- Slim built
- Long black hair
- He was last seen wearing a white shirt, dark shorts, and dark shoes.
Suspect #2 is described as:
- Black male
- Medium built
- He was last seen wearing a cap, long black sleeves shirt, gray shorts, and white and black shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to 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 12th homicide of 2025.