August 8, 2025
APD Detectives Search for Leads in Connection to a Shooting in the Intersection of East 5th Street and Red River Street
Case: 25-2080303
Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time: 2:15 a.m.
Location: East 5th Street and Red River Street
Video: APD’s YouTube Channel
The Austin Police Department (APD) Aggravated Assault Unit is requesting the public's assistance with any information in connection to an Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon at the intersection of east 5th Street and Red River Street that occurred on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at approximately 2:15 a.m.
A disturbance occurred between a group of people and the occupants of a silver sedan. One of the occupants of the silver sedan discharged a firearm. The silver sedan was last seen going south on Red River Street. The driver of the silver sedan is described as a Hispanic female, and the passenger is described as a Hispanic male with long hair. Multiple pedestrians were involved in the disturbance and fled when the firearm was discharged.
The suspect is described as a:
- Hispanic male
- Long hair
- Armed with a handgun
Anyone with any information about this incident such as vehicle information or the identity of anyone involved should call the APD Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-8608. 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.