AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking for the public's assistance in locating two suspects accused of shooting at people at an East Austin H-E-B.
According to APD, the incident occurred on Aug. 17 just before 10 p.m. Police say the suspects began firing at people while they were walking out of the store located on E. 51st Street, before leaving the scene in a white sedan.
Suspect 1, who police say was the driver, is described as:
- Hispanic male
- Slim build
- Curly black hair
- Last seen wearing a white t-shirt with the black Nike logo on the left chest area, dark-colored pants, white shoes and multiple chains around his neck
Suspect 2 is described as:
- Hispanic male
- Slim build
- Curly black hair
- Last seen wearing a red sleeveless shirt, dark-colored pants and Nike shoes
The suspect vehicle is described as:
- White sedan, possibly a Honda Civic
- Tinted windows
- Sunroof
- No front license plate
Anyone with any information about this incident, such as vehicle information or the identity of the two suspects inside the vehicle, is encouraged to contact the APD Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-5177. A tip may be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.