Case:  23-0281444                
 
Date:  Saturday, January 28, 2023   
 
Time:  10:17 p.m.
 
Location:  12636 Research Blvd
 
Deceased:  Brayden Bolyard, White male, 2-26-2005

Deceased:  Jaitron Tatum, Black male, 12-3-2004

Arrested:  Christijan Deshaun Stevens, 19-years old
 

SECOND UPDATE: As the investigation progressed, Detectives identified Christijan Stevens as the suspect in Brayden Bolyard and Jaitron Tatum's murder. An arrest warrant was issued for Stevens. On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, U.S. Marshals, and Killeen Police Department officers arrested Stevens in Bell County. Stevens is charged with Capital Murder.

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.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

Case:  23-0281444                
 
Date:  Saturday, January 28, 2023   
 
Time:  10:17 p.m.
 
Location:  12636 Research Blvd
 
Deceased:  Brayden Bolyard, White male, 2-26-2005

Deceased:  Jaitron Tatum, Black male, 12-3-2004

On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, Jaitron Tatum, died from his gunshot wounds. Tatum is the second murder victim in this case making this a capital murder. A person of interest has been identified.

On Saturday, January 28, 2023, at approximately 10:17 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a shooting at the Moon Palace Hooka Lounge at 12636 Research Boulevard. Officers at the scene found five victims with gunshot wounds, including Brayden Bolyard. Despite lifesaving efforts, Bolyard died at the scene. Paramedics took the other four victims to several local hospitals.

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 8th and 9th homicides of 2023.

**ORIGINAL RELEASE**

Case:  23-0281444                
 
Date:  Saturday, January 28, 2023   
 
Time:  10:17 p.m.
 
Location:  12636 Research Blvd
 
Deceased:  Brayden Bolyard, White male, 2-26-2005

On Saturday, January 28, 2023, at approximately 10:17 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a shooting at the Moon Palace Hooka Lounge at 12636 Research Boulevard. Officers at the scene found five victims with gunshot wounds, including Brayden Bolyard. Despite lifesaving efforts, Bolyard died at the scene. Paramedics took the other four victims to several local hospitals.

Throughout the investigation, detectives determined that the shooter had prior history with one of the victims. The suspect shot him and four other victims before leaving the scene.

A person of interest has been identified.

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 calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.

This case is being investigated as Austin's 8th homicide of 2023.