Case:  24-0550853
 
Date:  Saturday, February 24, 2024
 
Time:  2:11 p.m.
 
Location:  7801 N Lamar Boulevard
 
Deceased:  Christopher Hernandez, White male, 12/13/1989
 
 
On Saturday, February 24, 2024, at approximately 2:11 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a shooting call at 7801 N Lamar Boulevard. The caller stated that he had shot someone in self-defense. Officers arrived on scene and located an unresponsive man, later identified as Christopher Hernandez, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite lifesaving efforts, Hernandez was pronounced deceased on scene at 2:34 p.m.
 
Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene. During the on-scene investigation, it was determined that Hernandez had been slashing the callers’ tires with a knife. When the caller confronted Hernandez, Hernandez threatened the caller with the knife. The caller subsequently shot Hernandez. The caller remained on scene and was cooperative with the investigation.
 
The investigation is still ongoing and no arrest has 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. 
 
This case is being investigated as Austin's 10th homicide of 2024.