City of Austin
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Case: 24-1501554
Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Time: 8:40 p.m.
Location: 401 Little Texas Ln
Deceased: Olvin Ponce-Aguilera, Hispanic male, 1/17/1984
On May 29, 2024, at approximately 8:40 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to the call of a shooting at 401 Little Texas Ln. When officers arrived, they located a Hispanic male, who was later identified as Olvin Ponce with apparent gunshot wounds. Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (A/TCEMS) arrived and attempted medical assistance, but Mr. Ponce was pronounced deceased at 9:50 p.m.
Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. The investigation showed that Mr. Ponce had been shot by a known suspect who fled the scene.
Anyone with any 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 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 24th homicide of 2024.