Austin Police Seek Public Help After Aggravated Assault on East 5th Street on July 27th

The Austin Police Department’s Aggravated Assault Unit is asking for the public’s assistance following an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon that took place on Sunday, July 27, 2025, around 2:15 a.m. at the intersection of East 5th Street and Red River Street.

Officials report a disturbance involving a group of people and occupants of a silver sedan. During the incident, one occupant of the silver sedan discharged a firearm. The vehicle was last seen traveling southbound on Red River Street.

The driver is described as a Hispanic female, while the passenger is a Hispanic male with long hair, armed with a handgun. Several pedestrians involved in the disturbance fled the scene after the shooting.

Anyone with information about the vehicle, the suspects, or the incident is urged to contact the APD Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-8608. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest.