Additional suspect named in Barbershop at Midtown shooting
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin police are continuing the investigation into the shooting that took place in North Austin which left 4 injured.
At approximately 8:01 p.m. on Friday, March 12, Austin police responded to multiple shooters at the Barbershop at Midtown, which is located at 7408 Cameron Road. Upon arrival, officers learned that two suspects approached the northeast side of the building and fired their weapons at patrons standing on the porch.
Police say three males were struck before the two suspects retreated behind the building to fire at customers who were attempting to flee out the back door. One additional male was shot during the second volley of gunfire, according to police. Austin-Travis County EMS says it transported three victims to an area hospital and one transported himself.
APD says all the victims, except one, were treated and released.
The remaining victim is in critical condition.
Police say two vehicles, pictured below, that are linked to the attack were seen driving away from the scene immediately after:
- A newer model, dark-colored four-door sedan - possibly a Hyundai
- A light-colored four-door sedan - possibly a Honda Accord between the model years 2010 and 2015.
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Police say two vehicles, pictured here, that are linked to the attack were seen driving away from the scene immediately after a newer model, dark-colored four-door sedan - possibly a Hyundai and a light-colored four-door sedan - possibly a Honda Acco
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Suspect one is described as:
- Black male
- Estimated to be between 6' and 6'2"
- Thin build
- Sharp facial features - particularly his nose
- Last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and carrying a rife - possibly Draco style
Suspect two is described as:
- Black male
- Early 20s
- Estimated to be between 5'7" and 5'9"
- Flat nose and wide lips
- Last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and carrying a handgun or pistol
Police say If you spot either of the suspects involved in this violent attack or the vehicles, do not approach. Call 911 immediately instead.
Investigators also say they want to speak with a person of interest in this incident.
He is pictured above and is described as:
- Black male
- Mid-to-late 20s
- Thick build
- Short hair, beard, and mustache
- Last seen wearing a tank top, sweatpants, and tennis shoes
- Drove the light-colored sedan
Police say the following are images of an additional person of interest associated with this case. The armed male was spotted getting out of the dark-colored sedan after the initial shooting at the front of the building.
Police say he proceeded to walk into the Barbershop at Midtown before exiting back out the front as shots were fired at customers fleeing out the back. APD says the male then climbed into the light-colored sedan – both vehicles were seen driving away immediately following the incident.
He is pictured below and is described as:
- Black male
- Estimated to be between 18 and 23 years of age
- Approximately 5’10"
- Thin build
- Last seen wearing a red Nike hoodie, light-colored Nike shorts, white socks with slide sandals and carrying a handgun
The armed male was spotted getting out of the dark-colored sedan after the initial shooting at the front of the building.
Police say the motive for this attack is still under investigation.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about this incident to call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS) or use the Crime Stoppers app. You may remain anonymous. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.You can also submit tips by downloading APD's mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.