A man who allegedly trailed someone around a North Austin building, then stabbed them multiple times in broad daylight, is now the focus of an Austin Police Department search. The Dec. 8 attack left the victim with serious but not life threatening injuries and sent them to the hospital, according to authorities.
APD Releases Suspect Description and Scene Details
In a Jan. 12 news release, the Austin Police Department's Aggravated Assault Unit said officers were called at about 2:16 p.m. on Dec. 8 to 9717 N. Lamar Boulevard, where the suspect followed the victim around the corner of a building and stabbed them several times, causing serious but not life threatening injuries, according to an APD news release. Investigators describe the suspect as a Hispanic, Spanish speaking man in his 40s with a medium build and a clean shaven appearance. He was last seen wearing a green shirt, black jacket, and blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to call the Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-4429, and a reward of up to $1,000 is being offered.
How to Report Tips
Tipsters can share information anonymously through Capital Area Crime Stoppers online or by calling 512-472-8477. The organization says tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest. The Crime Stoppers site links to a secure tip portal and a mobile app for anonymous reporting, which the program says helps investigators gather leads without exposing a caller's identity.
Recent Violence Along North Lamar
The request for public help comes as police have been dealing with several violent incidents along the North Lamar corridor in recent weeks, including a Jan. 11 fatal shooting just a few blocks away, as reported by FOX 7 Austin. Detectives are urging residents and business owners to review any door-cam, dash-cam, or surveillance footage from the area and to share video or other observations that might help fill in the timeline around the stabbing.
Legal Note
Because the attack involved a knife and caused serious injury, it fits the statutory definition of aggravated assault under Texas law and can be prosecuted as a felony. See Texas Penal Code § 22.02 for the elements and penalties, as published on Justia. APD listed the case number for the incident as 25-3420759 in the City news release.
