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Case: 21-0711399
Date: March 12, 2021
Times: 8:01 p.m.
Location: 7408 Cameron Road (Barbershop at Midtown)
UPDATE: The following are images of an additional person of interest associated with this case. The armed male was spotted getting out of the dark-colored sedan after the initial shooting at the front of the building. He proceeded to walk into the Barbershop at Midtown before exiting back out the front as shots were fired at customers fleeing out the back. The male then climbed into the light-colored sedan – both vehicles were seen driving away immediately following the incident. Surveillance footage of this attack is available on the APD YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqX2Fb-4yBk
The person is described as a:
- Black male
- Estimated to be between 18 and 23 years of age
- Approximately 5’10”
- Thin build
- Last seen wearing a red Nike hoodie, light-colored Nike shorts, white socks with slide sandals and carrying a handgun
At approximately 8:01 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2021, Austin police responded to multiple shooters at the Barbershop at Midtown located at 7408 Cameron Road. Upon arrival, officers learned that two suspects, described below, approached the northeast side of the building and fired their weapons at patrons standing on the porch. Three males were struck before the two suspects retreated behind the building to fire at customers who were attempting to flee out the back door. One additional male was shot during the second volley of gunfire.
Austin-Travis County EMS transported three victims to an area hospital and one transported himself. All the victims, except one, were treated and released. The remaining victim is in critical condition.
Two vehicles, pictured below, that are linked to the attack were seen driving away from the scene immediately after: a newer model, dark-colored four-door sedan - possibly a Hyundai and a light-colored four-door sedan – possibly a Honda Accord between model year 2010 and 2015.
Suspect one is described as:
- Black male
- Estimated to be between 6’ and 6’2”
- Thin build
- Sharp facial features – particularly his nose
- Last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and carrying a rife – possibly Draco style
Suspect two is described as:
- Black male
- Early 20s
- Estimated to be between 5’7” and 5’9”
- Flat nose and wide lips
- Last seen wearing black hoodie, black pants, and carrying a handgun or pistol
If you spot either of the suspects involved in this violent attack or the vehicles, do not approach. Call 911 immediately instead.
Investigators also want to speak with a person of interest in this incident. He is pictured below and is described as:
- Black male
- Mid-to late 20s
- Thick build
- Short hair, beard and mustache
- Last seen wearing a tank top, sweatpants and tennis shoes
- Drove the light-colored sedan
The motive for this attack is still under investigation.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about this incident to call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or use the Crime Stoppers app. You may remain anonymous. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.