UPDATE: 
The victim has been identified as Tavon Brown, Black male, 8/15/1985.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

Case:  25-0971206
 
Date:  April 7, 2025
 
Time:  7:29 p.m.
 
Location:  300 block of Nueces St.
 
Victim (Deceased):  Unidentified Black male in his 40s
 
Suspect (Arrested):  Juvenile Hispanic male, 16 years old

On Monday April 7, 2025, at approximately 7:29 p.m., Austin 9-1-1 received multiple calls reporting a shooting in the 300 block of Nueces Street. When Austin Police Department (APD) officers arrived, they found an unresponsive Black male on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds. The male was taken to a local hospital where he later was pronounced deceased at 8:17 p.m.

The suspected shooter fled the area on foot and was ultimately apprehended by officers. The suspect was identified as a 16-year-old juvenile Hispanic male.

Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. The investigation revealed that the victim and an unrelated male were walking north towards the Shoal Creek pedestrian bridge when they encountered two males. The victim made a comment to the suspect about his position on the walkway as they passed by. The suspect then shot at the victim, striking him. Aside from this brief exchange, the motive for the shooting remains unknown.

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 13th homicide of 2025.