Overview
- The assault occurred on September 28 at 2:22 a.m. at the Hilton at 411 East 5th Street following earlier verbal and physical disturbances.
- APD reports the suspect ran toward the victim, pulled a handgun from his waistband, punched the victim, and fled, and no shots were fired.
- Officials say the victim had minor injuries and was not transported to a hospital while police were on scene.
- Investigators describe the suspect as a Black man wearing a black durag, a blue Bathing Ape varsity-style jacket with white sleeves, light-colored pants, and black and yellow shoes.
- He was last seen walking east on East 5th Street from Neches Street, and tips can be submitted to APD at 512-974-5245 or anonymously via austincrimestoppers.org or 512-472-8477 for a possible reward up to $1,000.