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Victim identified in deadly shooting
Austin police identified a man who was shot and killed in east Austin on Wednesday, April 17.
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin police identified the man shot and killed in East Austin on Wednesday.
Police said on April 17, around 9:01 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting at 1800 East 51st Street.
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Police investigating shooting death in East Austin
Police say a man was found in a car with a gunshot wound to the abdomen near the intersection of East 51st Street and Berkman Drive.
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When law enforcement arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital, but later died from his injuries.
He was later identified as 33-year-old Tayjay Stephens.
The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477. A reward up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.