NE Austin homicide: Suspect named, shooting happened over moving truck rental, APD says

FULL: APD gives update on NE Austin homicide

The Austin Police Department gave an update on a homicide on Northeast Austin.

AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department has named a suspect in Thursday evening's shooting in Northeast Austin.

APD also says the shooting was prompted by an argument over renting a moving truck.

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What we know:

Austin police say officers responded to a shoot/stab hotshot call at around 5:42 p.m. on April 2 at the Penske Rental Truck facility at 8201 Tuscany Way.

The caller reported a man had been shot.

When officers arrived, they found two men next to another man on the ground with visible gunshot wounds. Officers gave the man, identified as 39-year-old William Rogers, medical aid until ATCEMS could arrive.

However, Rogers passed away at a local hospital just before 7 p.m.

APD says the investigation so far shows Rogers, 28-year-old Javarus Crumpton and a third person were acquaintances and worked as movers. The trio had met up to rent a moving truck. 

An argument ensued over the deposit, and APD says Crumpton shot Rogers.

Crumpton and the third person remained on scene and are cooperating with investigators.

What we don't know:

No charges have been filed, and no arrests have been made in this case.

What's next:

APD says the Travis County DA's office has been informed about the case.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

FOX 7 Austin has reached out to the DA's office for comment.

What you can do:

Anyone with information is asked to contact Austin Police at 512-974-TIPS. 

Tips can be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by clicking here or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.