UPDATE:

The suspect in this case has been identified as Hector Olvera (37 years of age). Mr. Olvera has been arrested with the three following charges:

• Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle - Auto Theft, State Jail Felony
• Evading Arrest and Detention, State Jail Felony
• Capital Murder of Multiple Persons, Capital Felony

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

Case:  24-1781581                
 
Date:  Wednesday, June 26, 2024
 
Time:  11:31 p.m.
 
Location:  2317 South Pleasant Valley Road
 
Deceased:  Approximately 39-year-old, Hispanic male
 
Deceased:  Approximately 30-year-old, Hispanic male
 
On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 11:31 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a shooting at 2317 South Pleasant Valley Road. The callers reported that several shots were fired and people were heard screaming. Officers arrived and located three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One of the victims was pronounced deceased on scene. The two other victims were transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The second victim died at a local hospital. The third sustained life-threatening injuries but remains in stable condition.
 
Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. The investigation is still active and ongoing. No arrests have been made at this time.
 
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 by calling 512-472-8477. A reward up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.
 
This case is being investigated as Austin's 28th and 29th homicides of 2024.