PRESS RELEASE:
July 23, 2024
UTPD Seeks Community Assistance in Identifying Suspect from Shots Fired Call
AUSTIN, Texas — On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at approximately 8 p.m., officers from The University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD) responded to reports of possible gunshots near the Moody Center (2001 Robert Dedman Drive).
UTPD officers, alongside Austin Police Department (APD) officers and Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) troopers, immediately searched the area but were unable to locate a suspect. No injuries were reported, and no additional shots were reported after the initial incident.
Investigating detectives obtained video footage of the suspect. UTPD is now seeking the public’s assistance in identifying this suspect.
The suspect is described as:
- White or Hispanic male
- 20 to 30 years of age
- 5'7" to 5'9" in height
- Medium build
He was last seen wearing:
- Black Miami Heat hat with red brim
- Gray Reebok hoodie with logo
- Dark denim pants
- White Nike shoes with black Nike swoosh
- Black backpack
Anyone with information on this case can contact UTPD Detectives at detectives@utexas.edu. You can also call Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS (8477) or visit their website at http://www.austincrimestoppers.org to submit a tip. All information is anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
ON-CAMPUS INCIDENT NOTIFICATION: Shots Fired (MLK and Robert Dedman)
July 13, 2024
Around 8 p.m., UTPD officers responded to reports of shots fired in the MLK/ Robert Dedman Dr. area. Officers immediately set a perimeter and searched the area. No injuries were reported. No suspect was located.
UTPD detectives are actively investigating. If anyone has information about this incident, please report it by calling 512-471-4441 ext. 9, or message us on the LiveSafe app: https://police.utexas.edu/services/livesafe-ut-austin.
Safety Tips:
- Be aware of your surroundings. Remove one earbud or headphone to hear what's going on around you.
- If you hear what you believe to be gunshots, immediately seek shelter or leave the area.
- Report suspicious activity to UTPD by calling 911 or messaging us through the LiveSafe app.
- Call 911 for emergencies, and any time you do not feel safe.
