APD on lookout for person of interest in March 26 deadly shooting

The Austin Police Department says it is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest of Karl Ray Stokes. Stokes is a person of interest in the March 26 shooting death of Michael Blaylock.

26-year-old Blaylock was shot and died of his injuries at around 9:30 p.m. at 300 Carmen Court. Police believe 20-year-old Stokes may have information in regards to this murder. Stokes also currently has outstanding felony warrants.

APD is asking that anyone with information on where Stokes is, anyone with information about the homicide or the victim and anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area in the evening hours of March 26 to call any of the following numbers:

APD Homicide Tip Line - 512-477-3588

APD Homicide Main Line - 512-974-5210

Crime Stoppers (ANONYMOUSLY) - 512-472-8477 (TIPS)