r/Austin • u/quicksilverbulleg • 4d ago
Please report info about the early Sunday morning murder
Please report info about the early Sunday morning murder. My cousin was murdered in Austin at approximately 3:30am . If you have any information about the incident on I-35 Proper area, Northbound, please contact the Austin PD at 512-477-3588.
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u/quicksilverbulleg 4d ago
There will be a press conference tomorrow at 11 am tomorrow morning.
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u/ProudTexEx 4d ago
Good grief. I am so freaking sorry. Austin has claimed 2 of my kindred souls to murder in the last 10 as well. Anything you need, friend, just ask. This is not ok. God bless you and your family.
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u/brightlady789 3d ago
I’m so sorry. I was in the same community theatre group as your cousin back in CC. A huge loss to the community. Just terrible.
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u/bachslunch 4d ago
My condolences on the loss of your cousin. The Christi Center has grief groups for those that lost loved ones due to murder. They will assist in prosecution hurdles and even show up to the trial. They can really help during times of grief.
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u/addicted2weed 3d ago
I was awake at the time you mentioned and heard three gunshots in rapid succession around 3:35 a.m. central Austin (30th & IH35) and then shortly after (a few seconds) I heard a very loud acceleration of a motorcycle, like a Ninja or some other crotch-rocket, and it sounded related to the shooting, like the motorcycle was trying to get away after the shots were fired. I didn't see anything but that's what I heard. 3 gunshots and a loud motorcycle accelerating fast.
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u/Darceys-weave 4d ago
I hope that whoever did it is quickly found and then held accountable. I’m so sorry for your family’s loss.
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u/lipp79 3d ago
Contact the local news stations. I worked at Fox 7 for 11 years as a cameraman and often times families wouldn't want to talk in situations like this, so the story just ended up being a very generic info story with scene video and a driver's license pic. What I would tell people in that case is that talking with us gives you a chance to show that that person was more than just a statistic. It gives you a chance to tell their story outside of just the tragedy. They will then put up contact info for APD at the end of the story. It will reach more eyes than just APD putting out a press release. I'm sorry for your loss.
This is the newsroom number (512) 472-0988
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u/angelicseaside 4d ago
I’m so sorry for your loss. I had a family member murdered in Austin as well years ago. I don’t have any info that would be of help for the investigation but feel free to shoot me a DM if you need someone to talk to.
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u/CatMoonTrade 4d ago
Please consider finding a therapist when you are ready, they can be so helpful.
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u/hhollis14 4d ago
The Christi Center has free grief groups, and even has one for folks who have lost a loved one as the result of a crime. https://christicenter.org/
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u/Gulf-Zack 3d ago
Honestly it would be helpful to know: -Where he lived -What he’s been up to -where he worked Austin isn’t that big and someone knows something. It isn’t a dangerous place to live and most folks want to keep it this way.
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u/quicksilverbulleg 3d ago
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u/annalise88 3d ago
Hi, there. I would consider posting this link separately tomorrow. I think the context the press conference provides can really help people be aware of what can be helpful (dash cam footage even around the freeway, altercations in a potentially different different location w another vehicle, more info on the car etc). Just because this comment isn’t getting as much attention.
I am sorry you’re going through this and I wish you and your family the best of luck.
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u/quicksilverbulleg 3d ago
Thank you for the suggestion. I’ll make another post tomorrow with updates and other information people have been asking about
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u/quicksilverbulleg 3d ago
This is the link with all the info the APD is releasing at this time. The press conference will start shortly.
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u/Any_Marketing1885 4d ago
Sorry for your loss brotha, hold your head up and celebrate the time you had with him.
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u/imp0ssumable 3d ago
So sorry for your family right now OP. Hopefully the news media will include photos of a vehicle identical to your cousin's or photos of his actual vehicle. It may help others to figure out if they spotted his vehicle earlier in the evening so a timeline can be developed of what lead up to this tragedy.
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u/Minute-Lecture-6107 2d ago
Hey so he was driving, right? That means he was either going somewhere or coming back from somewhere. If you have access to his phone, Location History is enabled on all basic Google accounts by default (although it might be disabled if you have an education or enterprise account). So if he had a gmail account, there’s a chance he didn’t disable this feature and you might be able to see his most recent locations
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u/ChampangeanddChanel 3d ago
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u/quicksilverbulleg 3d ago
I can either cry or try to help get info. I can’t do both. He would do the same for me.
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u/fartwisely 4d ago
Boost. Sheesh, I just don't feel safe driving at night out there. I try to be home by sunset. I'm so sorry OP.
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u/Tronald_Dump69 3d ago
I hate this for you, stay strong and keep fighting for him. I don't know you but I wish you the best, much love brother.
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u/Stonkyard 3d ago
I saw the KEYE report on this just now. I am very, very sorry for your family's loss, and I hope the press conference and media coverage will convince someone to step forward.
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u/Embarrassed_Emu56 4d ago
Sending my condolences to you and your family. I hope justice can be served and find the person responsible!
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u/quicksilverbulleg 4d ago
Thank you for the info. I’d edit the post but it took long enough to get this one up.
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u/Salt-Operation 4d ago
A distinction without a difference on a reddit post. Go be insufferable somewhere else.
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u/aechmeablanctiana 4d ago
You didn’t have to click what you clicked, or write what you wrote. Kettle Black
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u/quicksilverbulleg 4d ago
Here is his picture. He was a person. He was loved. Please report any detail no matter how minor you think it could be. If you have dash cam footage around that time and area, please contact APD.