Teen Arrested for Capital Murder in Fatal Shooting at Austin Apartment Complex

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Austin Police Department (APD) homicide detectives arrested 17-year-old Eloy Adrian Camarillo in connection with the March murder of 36-year-old Jaime White. Camarillo has been charged with Capital Murder.

The arrest follows an investigation into a shooting that occurred on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at approximately 11:56 p.m. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at the Chandelier Apartments, located at 2336 Douglas Street. Upon arrival, they found White lying on the ground in the parking lot with signs of trauma. He was transported to a local hospital and was pronounced dead at 12:19 a.m. on March 10.

According to APD, the shooting occurred outside White’s residence. Detectives believe White interrupted a burglary in progress involving his vehicle when he was shot. The suspects fled the scene immediately after.

Eyewitness accounts and surveillance footage were instrumental in identifying Camarillo as a suspect. The department acknowledged the public’s assistance, stating, “Your willingness to come forward with information played a critical role in ensuring justice and maintaining the safety of our neighborhoods.”

This case marks Austin’s 8th homicide of 2025.