UPDATE:

The Austin Police Department (APD) is reaching out once again to the community in an urgent request for assistance. Detectives continue to investigate a double homicide that occurred on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 2604 Aldrich Street. We are urging anyone with information, or anyone who may have witnessed the event, to come forward.

As of now, the investigation remains ongoing, but we would like to emphasize that we are working tirelessly to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. At this point, we urgently need the community’s help to piece together the missing details.

If you were in the vicinity of the 2600 block of Aldrich Street on April 20, 2025, around 9:30 p.m., we ask you to come forward. In particular, we are asking for information from direct witnesses of the incident, or anyone who may have seen or heard something at the time of the incident. Additionally, we are requesting any photos or video footage that might help us in our investigation.

Any photos, videos, tips, or potential evidence can be submitted directly to the lead detective by clicking here or scanning the QR code below.

You may also 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.

We would like to thank the public for their continued cooperation and support as we work to bring justice to this case. The Austin Police Department is committed to investigating this case to our fullest potential to ensure the safety and security of our community.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

Case:  25-1101418
 
Date:  Sunday, April 20, 2025
 
Time:  9:30 p.m.
 
Location:  2604 Aldrich St
 
Deceased:  Kendrick Parker, Black male, 2-3-1993
 
Deceased:  Shamar Roach, Black male, 4-1-2001
 
On Sunday, April 20, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to multiple calls of a shooting in the parking garage at 2604 Aldrich Street. Officers arrived on scene and located two males lying on the ground of the parking garage with apparent gunshot wounds. The two men were identified as Kendrick Parker and Shamar Roach. Both men were pronounced deceased on scene. The suspects fled the area and were later detained.

Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. Preliminary investigation shows that this started as a child custody dispute between one group (Parker and Roach) and another group, which included a male and a female. The altercation turned physical, and the male who was on scene with the female, shot Parker and Roach.
 
No charges have been filed at this time, and this is an ongoing investigation. 
 
Investigators know that there are other witnesses to the incident and are requesting anyone with any information to 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 18th and 19th homicide of 2025.