A tense argument inside an East Austin apartment on Jan. 30 ended in gunfire, with police saying Julian Baez opened fire on his roommates, wounding one man and hitting a dog before officers moved in and took him into custody. The injured roommate ran from the building, collapsed several blocks away, and was later taken to a local hospital with multiple gunshot wounds that police described as non-life-threatening. The dog was rushed to an emergency veterinary clinic while investigators locked down and processed the unit.
Police response and scene
According to KEYE/CBS Austin, Austin Police were dispatched to a reported shooting at the Lynridge Apartments at 3400 Lynridge Drive at about 2:47 p.m. on Jan. 30. The outlet reports that Baez allegedly got into a verbal fight with two roommates, then opened fire. One man ran from the apartment, making it several blocks before collapsing, where officers later found him. Inside the unit, police discovered a dog that had also been shot, and the animal was taken to an emergency veterinary clinic for treatment.
Charges and legal exposure
Baez is facing two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, which are classified as second-degree felonies in Texas. Under the Texas Penal Code, a second-degree felony carries a potential sentence of two to 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000, although any eventual punishment would depend on a conviction, possible enhancements, and the defendant’s prior record. Prosecutors will review the case file and decide how to formally charge it in court.
Booking and next steps
According to KEYE/CBS Austin, Baez was arrested and booked into the Travis County Jail, where online records list his cumulative bond at $60,000. Future court dates, including any arraignment hearings and formal charging documents, will be reflected in court and county clerk records as they are filed. The investigation remains active, and Austin Police have not released further details while detectives continue their work.
