Mayor Kirk Watson, City Of Austin | Facebook
Mayor Kirk Watson, City Of Austin | Facebook
On the evening of December 21, 2024, Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a shooting incident at Chevy Chase Apartments on Huntwick Drive. The call was made around 9:25 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive male in the front seat of a vehicle. The individual was later identified as Mario Damian-Rayas, born June 6, 1990. He had sustained apparent gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at 9:32 p.m.
Homicide detectives and crime scene specialists were present to gather evidence and interview witnesses. Initial findings suggest that Mr. Damian-Rayas was shot while in his vehicle by an unknown suspect who subsequently fled the scene. The investigation is still ongoing.
Authorities have released an image of a person of interest related to this case and are seeking assistance from the public in identifying this individual.
The Austin Police Department encourages anyone with information about this incident to contact them at 512-974-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program via their website or by calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be offered for information leading to an arrest.
This incident marks the 70th homicide investigation in Austin for the year 2024.
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