Two men lost their lives in a shooting stemming from a child custody dispute on Sunday night in Austin, according to an official report. The Austin Police Department (APD) was called to the scene at 2604 Aldrich Street around 9:30 p.m., where they found Kendrick Parker and Shamar Roach with fatal gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced deceased at the location, with the incident marking the city's 18th and 19th homicides of the year. The suspects involved in the shooting fled the scene but were later detained by authorities.
The initial investigation suggests that the confrontation began over a child custody issue involving Parker and Roach, and another party, which included a male and a female. After the altercation escalated, the male who was with the female reportedly opened fire, killing both Parker and Roach. As the inquiry into the Austin parking garage shooting progresses, no charges have been filed at this stage. The APD is actively seeking other witnesses to the deadly shooting and has encouraged anyone with information to come forward.
Details about the dispute and subsequent shooting remain under investigation by homicide detectives and crime scene specialists. In a statement released by the Austin Police Department, they disclosed that "Preliminary investigation shows that this started as a child custody dispute." Community members with potential insight into the case are being urged to assist by sharing information, which can be done anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program. Those with tips can potentially receive a reward of up to $1,000 for details that lead to an arrest in connection with the homicides.
For the community of Austin, the tragic loss of Kendrick Parker, born February 3, 1993, and Shamar Roach, born April 1, 2001, is a somber reminder of the violent outcomes that can arise from personal disputes. Anyone interested in providing information about this case can reach the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS, visit austincrimestoppers.org, or call 512-472-8477 to make an anonymous tip. The Austin Police Department remains committed to piecing together the events that led to the shooting and bringing closure to this case.
