Case:  24-3561361
 
Date:  Saturday, December 21, 2024

Time:  9:25 p.m.
 
Location:  2504 Huntwick Drive (Chevy Chase Apartments)
 
Victim (Deceased):  Mario Damian-Rayas, Hispanic male, 06/06/1990
 
Suspect (Arrested):  Juan Carlos Rodriguez-Gomez, Hispanic male, 26 years of age

UPDATE:

On Sunday, February 16, 2025, a First Degree Murder warrant was issued for Juan Carlos Rodriguez-Gomez. On March 13, 2025, the United States Marshal Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, APD Tactical Intelligence Unit, APD Air1 Unit, APD K9 Unit, and APD Crime Gun Intelligence Unit located and arrested Rodriguez-Gomez in the 15200 block of Sparks Run Road in Manor, Texas.

Rodriguez-Gomez is currently charged with the murder of Mario Damian-Rayas and two warrants for deadly conduct out of Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

Case:  24-3561361
  
Date:  Saturday, December 21, 2024
 
Time:  9:25 p.m.
 
Location:  2504 Huntwick Drive (Chevy Chase Apartments)
 
Victim (Deceased):  Mario Damian-Rayas, Hispanic male, 06/06/1990

On Saturday, December 21, 2024, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to the Chevy Chase apartments located at 2504 Huntwick Drive for reports of a shooting. When officers arrived on the scene, they located one unresponsive male, later identified as Mario Damian-Rayas, sitting in the front seat of a vehicle with apparent gunshot wounds. Mr. Damian-Rayas was pronounced deceased at 9:32 p.m.  
 
Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. The investigation showed Mr. Damian-Rayas was shot in a vehicle by a suspect who then fled the area. The investigation is ongoing. 

An image of a person of interest has been included below. APD homicide detectives are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying this subject.

Anyone with 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 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 70th homicide of 2024.