City of Austin
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Contact: Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Case: 20-2340600
Date: August 21, 2020
Time: 11:43 a.m.
Location: 6415 E. U.S. 290 Highway Service Road EB
The Austin Police Department Aggravated Assault Unit is requesting the community’s help with a deadly conduct investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, August 21, 2020. At approximately 11:43 a.m., 911 received multiple calls of shots being fired from a black sedan, possibly a Hyundai Sonata, at an older-model black Mitsubishi. The sedan, pictured below, appeared to be actively chasing the Mitsubishi on the highway.
Officers made contact with witnesses, canvassed the area for video and located a number of shell casings on scene. It is unclear, at this point in the investigation, whether anyone was struck by gunfire.
Anyone with information is asked to reach out. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS (8477) or use the Crime Stoppers App. Crime Stoppers may offer a reward up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. Individuals may also contact the APD Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-5945 or submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.