A tragedy struck in South Austin last week when a verbal dispute turned deadly on a seemingly quiet street. Officers responded to a disturbance call at the 2100 block of Deer Run Drive on the afternoon of last Wednesday. Upon arrival, they discovered Alexander Jaimes with a gunshot wound, according to a recent update from the Austin Police Department.
The incident occurred near the corner of Blue Dawn Trail, where Jaimes later succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. Grappling with the aftermath of what was surely meant to be a day like any, locals now peer through the lens of unease and loss. An investigation by homicide detectives and crime scene specialists quickly ensued. Known to the victim, a female suspect emerged from the fragments of interrupted stories—her identity is yet to be revealed as no arrest has been made.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to step forward. In an effort to piece together this puzzling narrative, the community's voice may prove pivotal. Tips can be directed to APD's Homicide Unit at 512-974-TIPS or via email, as detailed in their appeal for public assistance. The lure to assist in this quest for justice has been sweetened with the prospect of a $1,000 reward, offered through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program, for leads culminating in an arrest.
