Kirk Preston Watson - Mayor of Austin, Texas | Twitter
Kirk Preston Watson - Mayor of Austin, Texas | Twitter
On Thursday, August 22, 2024, at approximately 8:35 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a call reporting a shooting in the 6300 block of Thurgood Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found a juvenile male, later identified as Jeremiah Cavazos, with an apparent gunshot wound. Cavazos was pronounced deceased at the scene at 8:55 p.m.
Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists were dispatched to process the scene and interview witnesses. It was determined that Cavazos and another juvenile, referred to as Juvenile #2, had driven a stolen vehicle to the location to meet with Juvenile #1. During this meeting, Cavazos and Juvenile #2 allegedly attempted to rob Juvenile #1, leading to a shootout among the three individuals. Cavazos was shot during the exchange and got back into the backseat of the vehicle. Juvenile #2 then began driving the vehicle but threw Cavazos from the backseat onto the pavement. Juvenile #1 fled on foot.
Juvenile #2 has been arrested and charged with Capital Murder. Juvenile #1 has been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder.
Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.
This case is being investigated as Austin's 40th homicide of 2024.
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