Austin police are actively searching for a suspect linked to a shooting that occurred in mid-November on Burton Drive.
On November 19, shortly after 6:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1700 block of Burton Drive, located near E. Riverside Drive. Upon arrival, they discovered a victim who had sustained a gunshot wound following an altercation with a male suspect who fled the scene before authorities arrived.
Investigators have since obtained a photograph of the suspect and are appealing to the community for assistance in identifying him.
If you have any information regarding the suspect’s identity, you are encouraged to contact the Austin Police Department’s Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-5245. Alternatively, tips can be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers program, either online or by calling 512-472-8477.
A reward of up to $1,000 is available for any information that leads to an arrest in this case.
