On the morning of Wednesday, July 3, a tragic scene unfolded at a home on Airport Boulevard in Austin, which led to the city's 31st homicide investigation of the year. At approximately 10:16 a.m., Austin Police Department officers responded swiftly to a distress call concerning a stabbing incident at 4411 Airport Boulevard. Upon their arrival, alongside Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, they discovered two deceased individuals, subsequently identified as Iris Hernandez-Perdomo and Wilfredo Chavez-Chincilla.
The Austin Police Department, upon promptly securing the scene, initiated a meticulous investigation. Initial findings disclosed to the public reveal a chilling sequence of events. "Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses," according to a statement on the City of Austin's official website. Their investigation swiftly determined that Iris Hernandez-Perdomo fell victim to a fatal stabbing by her husband, Wilfredo Chavez-Chincilla, who afterward turned the knife upon himself to fatally end his own life.
Both Iris Hernandez-Perdomo, a Hispanic female born on January 29, 1991, and Wilfredo Chavez-Chincilla, a Hispanic male born on April 27, 1984, were pronounced deceased at the scene. As the community grapples with the shock of this domestic violence incident, law enforcement urges anyone with further information to come forward. The Austin Police Department has made a call to the public, urging anyone with information to contact them at 512-974-TIPS or to submit tips anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program.
In the wake of this tragedy, authorities have been working to quickly piece together the details leading up to the event while providing necessary support to those impacted. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Austin Police Department," cites the city's website, emphasizing the importance of community assistance in shedding light on such harrowing occurrences.
