Austin police identify suspect in double homicide on South Pleasant Valley Road

Austin police identify suspect in double homicide on South Pleasant Valley Road
Eric Fitzgerald Austin Police Department Assistant Chief — Austin Police Department
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The suspect in this case has been identified as Hector Olvera, 37 years of age. Mr. Olvera has been arrested with the following three charges:

On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 11:31 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a shooting at 2317 South Pleasant Valley Road. The callers reported that several shots were fired and people were heard screaming. Officers arrived and located three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One of the victims was pronounced deceased on scene. The two other victims were transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The second victim died at a local hospital. The third sustained life-threatening injuries but remains in stable condition.

Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. The investigation is still active and ongoing.

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. 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 28th and 29th homicides of 2024.



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