FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 20, 2022
TCSO Working Homicide on Menchaca Rd.
At 11:40 pm on Friday, August 19, 2022, deputies responded to the 11900 block of Menchaca Rd. A 911 caller reported someone had been shot and a vehicle left the scene. When deputies arrived, they discovered a Hispanic male in his teens with a gunshot wound.
The teen was transported by ATCEMS and succumbed to his injuries at 12:10 am, August 20, 2022. Positive identification of the decedent is pending autopsy results.
Detectives worked through the night collecting evidence; they believe the victim was targeted and this was an isolated incident.
TCSO is actively searching for multiple suspects who were reportedly seen running away, then leaving the scene in a dark colored 4-door sedan. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the TCSO Tip Line at 512-854-1444 or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS (8477).
This is the 10th homicide TCSO is investigating this year.
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Submitted By: Kristen Dark, Sr. Public Information Officer (512) 854-4986