Overview
- The assault occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Nov. 29 in the 400 block of East Sixth Street after the UT vs. Texas A&M game.
- Police say five men confronted two Texas A&M fans and initiated a physical attack that injured both victims.
- The confrontation began with a “Hook ’Em Horns” gesture, followed by an upside-down response associated with rivalry between the schools.
- One victim photographed three suspects, but investigators have no surveillance footage from the crowded entertainment district that night.
- APD asked the public to submit anonymous tips to Capital Area Crime Stoppers at austincrimestoppers.org or 512-472-8477, with a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.