Case:         24-3011301
 
Date:         Sunday, October 27, 2024
 
Time:         Approximately 5:23 p.m. 

Location:   5605 Springdale Road (Reserve at Springdale Apartments)

The Austin Police Department (APD) Aggravated Assault Unit is requesting public assistance with identifying a suspect involved in an Aggravated Assault that occurred at the Reserve at Springdale Apartments located at 5605 Springdale Road on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at approximately 5:23 p.m.

On the above date and time, a victim was sitting in his vehicle at the apartment complex when a silver Dodge Challenger drove past. At least one suspect exited the Dodge Challenger and opened fire on the victim with an assault style rifle. The victim was not struck, however, three cars in the parking lot were. The suspect then left the scene. The suspect was described as wearing a ski mask and having dreads down to his shoulders.

Detectives have exhausted all other leads in attempts to identify the suspect, and are now asking for help from the community. Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have tips to help locate the suspect is asked to contact the Austin Police Department.

The suspect is described as:

• Black male
• Shoulder-length dreads
• Last seen wearing a ski mask

Anyone with any information should contact APD's Aggravated Assault unit at 512-974-4940. 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.