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UPDATE:
The Austin Police Department (APD) is seeking community assistance locating a suspect in the homicide that occurred at 1600 Ohlen Rd on August 9, 2022.
In the video, the suspect is seen approaching an individual behind the Citgo.
Suspect description:
- Hispanic male
- Approximately 20 years old
- Thin build
- Short hair
- Black Shirt
- Spanish speaker
Anyone with information or video of the incident should call APD Homicide at 512-974-TIPS; the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), use the new Crime Stoppers App, or email APD Homicide at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov. You may remain anonymous.
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
Homicide Investigation at 1600 Ohlen Rd
Case: 22-2210343
Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Time: 8:08 a.m.
Location: 1600 Ohlen Rd
Deceased: Antonio Castro, Hispanic male, 01/17/1950
Suspect: Unidentified Hispanic male
On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at approximately 8:08 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a call regarding a shooting at the Citgo located at 1600 Ohlen Rd. Upon arriving on the scene, officers found two shooting victims, I. Tadeo and Antonio Castro. Both victims were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds.
The investigation revealed that an individual approached Tadeo behind the Citgo, produced a firearm, and shot both Tadeo and Castro, who were sitting side-by-side.
On August 24, 2022, Castro died at Dell Seton Medical Center at 9:47 a.m.
The autopsy was performed on August 25, 2022. The cause of death was ruled a homicide.
Suspect description:
- Hispanic male
- Approximately 20 years old
- Thin build
- Short hair
- Black Shirt
- Spanish speaker
Homicide detectives continue to investigate the case and the suspect currently remains unidentified.
Anyone with information or video of the incident should call APD Homicide at 512-974-TIPS; the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), use the new Crime Stoppers App, or email APD Homicide at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov. You may remain anonymous.
This case is being investigated as Austin's 51st homicide of 2022.