14-Year-Old Arrested In Fatal Austin Shooting

AUSTIN, TX — A 14-year-old was arrested in a South Austin shooting last week that left another teenager dead, police said Monday.

The incident occurred just before 5 p.m. along the 2600 block of Collins Creek on Thursday, Dec. 19, police said. A 9-1-1 call was received alerting to a shooting at a home there, where police found Jesse Ramirez IV, 16, suffering from a gunshot wound. The teen was transported to St. David's South Austin Hospital for medical treatment.

A subsequent police investigation revealed that a group of juveniles was at the home playing video games when one of them produced a handgun and starting pointing it to others in a joking manner. Police said the gun went off, striking Ramirez.

At that, the other juveniles fled the scene but not before one of them called 9-1-1. to report the shooting. The juvenile who fired the handgun was located and initially charged with aggravated assault. But on Friday, Dec. 20, detectives were notified Ramirez had died of his injuries. The medical examiner ruled the manner of death to have been homicide.

As police continue their investigation, detectives urge anyone with information about the incident to call Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or use the new Crime Stoppers App or email APD Homicide at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov. Those submitting tips have the option to remain anonymous. Tips also can be submitted by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.