Following a double homicide at a parking garage on Aldrich Street in Austin, the Austin Police Department has made a renewed plea for public assistance. In the late hours of April 20, gunfire shattered the calm, leaving two men dead at the scene—now identified as Kendrick Parker and Shamar Roach. According to an Austin Police Department update, the incident began as a dispute over child custody involving the victims and another party, escalating fatally when a male involved with the dispute discharged his weapon.
The Austin community is now being called upon by investigators, asking anyone in the vicinity of the 2600 block of Aldrich Street around 9:30 p.m. to come forward—especially those who might have seen or heard anything related to the shooting, according to the department's notice. The plea gains urgency as detectives strive to fit together the broken narrative of that night's events, hindered by the elusive grasp of evidence and witness testimony. The APD has offered up to $1,000 as a reward for tips that lead to an arrest through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program.
Despite the apprehension of suspects following the shooting, no charges have been filed, with the APD categorizing these killings as Austin's 18th and 19th homicides of 2025. The investigation remains open, pointing to other potential witnesses who have not yet come forward. Direct submissions of any tips, photos, or videos can be made to the lead detective through a link provided in the release or by scanning an accompanying QR code. Additionally, information can be relayed anonymously through Austin Crime Stoppers' website or by phone, as mentioned in the official request for assistance.
As detectives continue to piece together the sequence of events that led to the deaths of Parker and Roach, the APD's commitment to uncovering the truth and securing the community's well-being stands undiminished. Found lying with apparent gunshot wounds on that fateful Sunday evening, the stories of these two individuals have come to an abrupt end amidst a custody battle turned tragic, reflecting a narrative all too common in the web of societal frays. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward in the pursuit of justice for the deceased and their loved ones. The full account of this somber tale, incomplete as it is, waits to be retold with the help of public engagement and the dogged work of Austin's law enforcement.
