UPDATE:

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

Arrested:    Darius Sebastian Hatcher, Black male, 26 years of age

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Austin Police Department (APD) homicide detectives arrested Darius Sebastian Hatcher, 26 years of age, in connection with the murders of Shamar Roach and Kendrick Parker. Hatcher was charged with Capital Murder of Multiple Persons.

On April 20, 2025, witness interviews assisted detectives in identifying a suspect vehicle. APD detectives issued a be-on-the-lookout (BOLO), and later that night, Manor Police Department officers initiated a stop on the vehicle. Hatcher was transported to APD Headquarters, where he was interviewed by detectives and provided a statement.

Through the investigative process, detectives gathered further evidence and issued an arrest warrant for Hatcher on May 12, 2025. The Texas Lone Star Fugitive Task Force assisted in locating him and arresting him two days later. 

At this time, there are no outstanding suspects related this case. 

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.