Woman arrested in connection to deadly downtown Austin shooting

Kimberly Sotelo, 34

A woman was arrested for murder in connection to a deadly shooting at a downtown Austin bus stop.

What we know:

Austin police said on Dec. 1, 34-year-old Kimberly Sotelo was taken into custody in Spring, Texas. She was booked into the Montgomery County Jail for murder. 

She is now awaiting extradition to Travis County.

The backstory:

Austin police responded to reports of a shooting just after 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 12 at the intersection of E. 5th Street and Trinity Street.

When first responders arrived on scene, they found 52-year-old Gared Goff lying on the ground. He was pronounced dead on scene at 8:50 a.m.

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PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Victim killed in downtown Austin shooting

The Austin Police Department says it is investigating a homicide in Downtown Austin.

A preliminary investigation determined he was struck by gunfire from a person who fled the scene.

Anyone with 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 calling 512-472-8477.

The Source: Information from the Austin Police Department

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