City of Austin
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Case: 13-2000075
Date: Friday, July 19, 2013
Time: 12:40 a.m.
Location: 3500 block of Gonzales Street
Deceased: Roberto Robby Reyna, 7/19/1977
On Friday, July 19, 2013, at approximately 12:40 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a shooting in the 3500 block of Gonzales Street. When officers arrived, they found Roberto Reyna with gunshot wounds in the living room of his grandmother's home. Reyna was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
A family member, who was with Reyna when he was shot, told police that the two men were swimming in the pool behind Reyna's grandmother's home when a black SUV pulled up in front of the house. The family member states Reyna exited the pool and spoke with an unidentified man for several minutes before the suspect pulled out a handgun and shot him.
Reyna, who worked in upholstery and spent time teaching his younger cousins about the trade, was planning to get a degree in business and open a shop. At the time of his death, his family, including several of his children, were looking forward to a trip to the lake the following day to celebrate Reyna's birthday.
APD investigators spoke with witnesses, family members, and those who knew Reyna to identify the suspect. All known leads have been exhausted at the time of this press release.
Pictures: Roberto Bobby Reyna (Deceased)
This investigation remains open and ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged 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 of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. Individuals may also contact the APD Cold Case-Homicide Unit at: apdcoldcasemissingpersons@austintexas.gov