Shooting at Cricket Hollow Apartments: Austin Police Seek Public Assistance

On Friday, January 12, 2024, at approximately 7:54 p.m., the Austin Police Department (APD) responded to reports of a shooting at the Cricket Hollow Apartments, located at 11441 N IH 35. Upon arrival, officers stopped a vehicle matching the description provided by 911 callers. Inside the vehicle, a passenger was found with multiple gunshot wounds.

The victim, identified as 22-year-old Cleiver Gamez-Santos, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 8:40 p.m. Homicide detectives and crime scene specialists were dispatched to process the scene.

Investigations revealed that Gamez-Santos had been shot within the apartment complex. The vehicle, with the victim inside, was intercepted by officers while in the process of leaving the scene.

The Austin Police Department is urging the public to come forward with any information related to this tragic incident. Those with relevant details are encouraged to contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.

A potential reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.