AUSTIN, Texas — A possible suspect has been identified in a deadly shooting in North Austin.
Surveillance footage released by Austin police shows the suspect they believe may have killed a man Wednesday afternoon on Dryfield Drive. Police initially reported the shooting happened near Clearfield Drive and Beech Drive.
When police arrived, they located a man, later identified as 34-year-old Joshua Kozak, suffering from gunshot wounds. Police tried saving Kozak's life, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses told police that the suspect shot Kozak, then left the scene. Callers also told police that the suspect was moving through backyards while trying to leave the scene.
Police described the suspect as "armed and dangerous" after he was spotted near Larkspur Road.
Detectives are asking anyone in the area who might have video footage related to this homicide to please click upload evidence through this portal, or contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. Tips may be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.
Kozak's death is being investigated as Austin's 32nd homicide of 2024.