Austin police detectives are asking the public to help identify three people they say are connected to an aggravated assault, sharing photos and a brief notice on social media on Wednesday. The department says the investigation is active and no arrests have been announced. Detectives are urging anyone who may have photos or video from the area to check their devices and report what they find.
APD Detectives Search for Three Suspects in Connection to an Aggravated Assault - https://t.co/ERATLNBESd pic.twitter.com/KmhzeRzPMX
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) April 1, 2026
How to help investigators
The city is asking witnesses to upload photos and video through APD’s online evidence portal and to contact investigators with any leads, per the City of Austin. APD’s Aggravated Assault Unit can be reached at 512-974-5245, and anonymous tips may be submitted to Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477. The city’s release notes that a reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information that leads to an arrest.
What we know so far
The Austin Police Department posted images and the request for help on X, saying detectives are searching for three people connected to the aggravated assault, according to the Austin Police Department. The brief post included photos of the people investigators want to identify, but did not list names or detailed location information. APD said the probe is ongoing and that investigators have not announced any arrests.
Local context
Detectives have turned to the public for footage several times this spring as APD works on late-night violent incidents downtown, including a separate shooting that prompted a similar call for camera clips. Those appeals underline how much investigators rely on cellphone and security video to reconstruct volatile scenes. APD’s outreach after the Club 420 shooting and the department’s request for tips were covered in Club 420 gunfire shatters downtown night.
If you believe you have information that could help identify the people shown in APD’s post, preserve any footage and provide it to investigators - include timestamps and locations when you upload clips. Officials say even short clips or a single frame can be crucial to matching video to the timeline of the attack. For official guidance and contact details, see the city’s news releases linked above.
