APD seeking public's help in identifying suspect in New Year's shooting at Sixth Street bar

APD updating the public on a shooting that happened on New Year’s Day on 6th Street

APD's Aggravated Assault Unit is investigating an incident where two people were shot at Terminal 6 at around 1:15 a.m. New Year's Day.

AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a man they say is connected to a New Year's Day shooting at an East Sixth Street bar.

The Aggravated Assault Unit is investigating the incident where two people were shot at Terminal 6 at around 1:15 a.m. Jan. 1 as a result of a "disturbance inside" the bar.

Police, fire and EMS units responded to the bar and provided immediate medical aid to a man and woman who were transported to an area hospital with serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

The suspect APD is looking for is described as a black man in his mid 20s to mid 30s, between 5'7" and six feet and 160 to 180 pounds, with long black dreadlocks and a trimmed beard. He was last seen wearing a multi-colored, long-sleeved shirt.

Anyone with information about this incident or this suspect is asked to call the APD Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-5245 or Detective Schmidt at 512-974-4459 and reference the case number 20-0010317.

Individuals may also utilize Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or use the new Crime Stoppers app. or submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.