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Austin Police Release Footage, Offer $1,000 Reward for Tips in East Fifth Street Shooting

Authorities are appealing for community help to identify two suspects seen in a silver sedan during a late-night disturbance at the East Fifth Street/Red River Street intersection.

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Overview

  • Police released footage capturing the moment a passenger in a silver sedan discharged a handgun around 2:15 a.m. on July 27.
  • The sedan was last seen fleeing south on Red River Street immediately after the shot was fired.
  • Investigators describe the driver as a Hispanic woman and the armed passenger as a Hispanic man with long hair.
  • The department has uploaded the unedited video to its YouTube channel to aid in identifying the vehicle and its occupants.
  • Tips can be submitted to the APD Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-8608 or anonymously through Capital Area Crime Stoppers for a reward of up to $1,000.