Teen Killed In South Austin Drive-By Shooting

AUSTIN, TX — Police identified the man who was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in South Austin over the weekend.

The incident dates to Friday, March 13, when police were called to the 2200 block of East Stassney Lane at around 11:10 p.m. amid a report of shots being fired. Callers described the incident as a drive-by shooting, alerting that one person had been hit by bullets.

Upon arrival, police and medics encountered a man suffering from life-threatening injuries. The shooting victim was rushed to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead at 11:54 p.m., police said. Officials identified the man as Oscar M. San Juan Jaimes, 19.

After speaking with witnesses, detectives learned the shooting was the culmination of a an ongoing feud. However, police said in a press advisory, Jaimes was likely not the intended target given that he was merely visiting the address.

Detectives ask anyone with video or information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers at (512) 974-TIPS or use the new Crime Stoppers App or email APD Homicide at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov. Police noted those submitting tips have the option of remaining anonymous. Tips also can be submitted by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.