City of Austin
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Case: 19-2660062
Date: Monday, September 23, 2019
Time: 12:54 a.m.
Location: 9010 Galewood Dr.
Deceased: Matthew Jarrett Lee, Black male, 8-25-89
Suspect 1: Emilio "Lelo" Ortiz, Hispanic male, 26 years of age
Suspect 2: Unidentified Hispanic female, approximately 25 years of age
On Monday, September 23, at approximately 12:54 a.m., Austin 911 received multiple calls of shots fired at 9010 Galewood Dr. Callers updated 911 advising that a man was down in the parking lot. A good samaritan began life-saving efforts until police and Austin-Travis County EMS arrived on scene. Matthew Lee succumbed to his wounds at the scene. He was pronounced deceased by Dr. Escott at 1:26 a.m.
Homicide detectives and crime scene personnel arrived on scene to begin the investigation. Detectives are currently speaking with witnesses and canvassing the area for other who may have witnessed the incident.
Based on preliminary information gathered, it does not appear there is a threat to the general public.
Detectives are asking anyone with video or information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or use the new Crime Stoppers App or email APD Homicide at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov. You may remain anonymous.You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.