Case: 24-3480199
 
Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
 
Time: 3:53 a.m.
 
Location: 500 block of Thrasher Lane
 
Deceased: Erik Tijerina, Hispanic male, 02/15/1979

On Friday, December 13, 2024, at approximately 3:53 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to the 500 block of Thrasher Lane for reports of a shooting. When officers arrived on the scene, they found one unresponsive male, later identified as Erik Tijerina, lying in the front yard with apparent gunshot wounds. Mr. Tijerina was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, and was later pronounced deceased on Sunday, December 15, at 2:50 p.m.
 
Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. The initial investigation showed that multiple subjects had exchanged in gunfire, and struck Mr. Tijerina who was in the front yard of the residence. The investigation is ongoing.
 
Anyone with 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. 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 69th homicide of 2024.