The Austin Police Department (APD) Aggravated Assault Unit is seeking public assistance in connection to an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon that occurred at 1801 E. 51st Street, near the H-E-B store.
According to authorities, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at approximately 9:50 p.m., two suspects in a white sedan fired multiple gunshots at victims as they exited the H-E-B and entered the parking lot. The suspects fled the scene in their vehicle and were last seen exiting the North West H-E-B entrance/exit onto E. 51st Street.
The APD has provided descriptions of the suspects:
Suspect 1 (driver) is described as:
Suspect 2 (passenger/shooter) is described as:
The suspect vehicle is described as:
Authorities urge anyone with information about this incident, including details about the vehicle or identities of the suspects inside it, to contact the APD Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-5177. Tips can also be submitted 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 information leading to an arrest.