AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was searching for multiple suspects in connection with a Nov. 8 aggravated assault with a deadly weapon investigation that occurred in northeast Austin.
APD said the incident occurred at approximately 12:50 p.m. in the 8000 block of Exchange Drive.
According to police, a homeowner arrived at his residence to find his house was actively being burglarized.
APD said one suspect left through a window after seeing the homeowner and fired multiple gunshots at him while leaving. Police said the suspect was working with multiple accomplices who also ran.
According to APD, four suspects were linked to the incident, but police need assistance identifying them.
Police said the first suspect was described as an 18 to 25-year-old Hispanic man with a thin build. APD said the suspect was possibly armed with a firearm. Police said he was last seen wearing a gray sweater, dark pants, a dark bandana and black shoes with red and white.
The second suspect was described as an 18 to 25-year-old White or Hispanic man with a thin build. APD said he was last seen wearing a white tank top, dark pants, gray shoes and a distinctive red and white jacket.
Police said the third suspect was described as an 18 to 25-year-old White or Hispanic man with an average build. APD said he was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, gray shorts, white and black shoes, a dark baseball cap, and carrying a bag across his chest.
APD said the fourth suspect was described as an 18 to 25-year-old Black or Hispanic man with an average build. Police said he was last seen wearing a light blue or white and blue jersey with “23” on the front, blue shorts, and white shoes.
Anyone with any information was asked to contact APD's Aggravated Assault unit at 512-974-5245. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.
A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.
