Austin Man Arrested in Connection with Homicide Over Stolen Bicycle

AUSTIN, TX – On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 11:21 p.m., Austin Police Department officers responded to a “Shoot/Stab Hotshot” call in the 11900 block of N. IH-35 Service Road (southbound). The call indicated that a victim had been shot in the head, and the suspects had fled the scene. Upon arrival, officers pronounced the victim, an unidentified Hispanic male, deceased at 11:29 p.m.

Homicide detectives and crime scene specialists quickly processed the scene and interviewed witnesses. The investigation revealed that 30-year-old Quavone Easley confronted the victim over a stolen bicycle before shooting him in the head. Easley then fled the scene.

A 1st Degree Murder warrant was issued for Easley, who was later located and arrested by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force. Easley is now in custody pending charges.

The Austin Police Department urges anyone with information about the case to call 512-974-TIPS or submit anonymous tips through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.