The Austin Police Department (APD) is currently searching for a person of interest in connection to an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at approximately 2:59 a.m. in the 8900 block of N Lamar Boulevard.
According to APD, officers responded to a report of a shooting and found a male victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is said to have non-life-threatening injuries.
In an effort to solve the case, APD is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest. The individual is described as a Hispanic male, wearing a purple shirt and dark pants. He was last seen driving a silver Chevrolet Traverse or Equinox.
APD has released an image of the person of interest and is urging anyone with information to come forward. Detective John Smith stated, "We are asking the public to help us identify this person of interest. Any information, no matter how small it may seem, could be crucial to the investigation."
If you have any information regarding this case, you can submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program. Tips can be submitted online at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477. There is a possibility of receiving a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
The APD is committed to ensuring the safety of the community and will continue to investigate this case until the person responsible is brought to justice. Detective Smith added, "We will not rest until we have identified and apprehended this individual. The safety and well-being of our residents is our top priority."
If you have any information that may assist in this investigation, please do not hesitate to reach out to the authorities. Your help could make a significant difference in solving this crime and bringing closure to the victim and their loved ones.