City of Austin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERelease Date:
Contact: APD Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Case: 23-1971352
Date: Sunday, July 16, 2023
Time: 9:04 p.m.
Location: 1135 Airport Boulevard – Valero gas station
Deceased: Tijarious White, Black male, 7/1/2004
Video: APD's Official YouTube Channel
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On Sunday, July 16, 2023, at approximately 9:04 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a shooting at the Valero gas station located at 1135 Airport Boulevard. Officers at the scene found a man, Tijarious White, with gunshot wounds. White died at the scene.
A preliminary investigation revealed that White was inside the gas station as a customer when a suspect entered. The suspect, whose photo and description are included in this release, then shot and killed White. The investigation is still ongoing.
The suspect is described as:
- Black male
- Tall
- Heavy built
Anyone with any information should contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477. A reward up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.
This case is being investigated as Austin's 39th homicide of 2023.