Crime & Safety

Police Searching for Suspect in Downtown Austin Aggravated Assault

The incident occurred at approximately 3:36 a.m. on March 1.

An APD vehicle.
An APD vehicle. (Austin Police Department)

The Austin Police Department is looking for more information related to an aggravated assault that occurred in Downtown Austin in the early morning hours of March 1.

The department put out the call for help in a Wednesday press release. The bulletin reveals that officers responded to Club 420 at 501 Neches Street at approximately 3:36 a.m. after a report of a shooting.

"When officers arrived on the scene, they located an adult male victim with a gunshot wound," the release states. "Officers rendered aid until Austin-Travis County Emergency Services (ATCEMS) arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries."

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Preliminary evidence suggests a fight broke out inside the club and, during the altercation, an unknown individual produced a firearm and fired at least one shot, striking the victim.

Police don't currently have a suspect in this case and no arrest has been made in relation to this incident. Detectives believe there may be more witnesses to the incident, and are asking anyone with photos, videos, or other potential evidence to share them with APD.

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Submit materials by clicking here or scanning the QR code in the press release.

APD strongly encourages anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-4429.

You can also submit tips anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers program either online or by calling 512-472-8477. A $1,000 reward is available for information leading to an arrest.

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