Austin Cops Hunt 48-Year-Old In Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon Case

Austin police are asking for the public's help to track down 48-year-old Tyrone Eugene Alexander, who investigators say has an outstanding warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. A department flyer lists him as about 5-foot-6, 182 pounds, and ties him to a specific felony warrant.

According to the Austin Police Department, the wanted poster, published Wednesday, names Alexander, lists warrant number D1DC26300926, and notes that the photo shown is from February 2023. The post also says Capital Area Crime Stoppers may pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to his arrest, with tips accepted anonymously through @CrimeStopATX or by phone at 512-472-8477.

What the charge means

Under Texas law, aggravated assault covers situations where someone causes serious bodily injury or uses or shows a deadly weapon during an assault. As spelled out in the Texas Penal Code §22.02, that allegation bumps the case up to a felony, which can bring substantial prison time depending on the circumstances.

How police are asking for help

Austin police regularly roll out these “Wanted Wednesday” posts to get more eyes on suspects who have open warrants. As the department's weekly wanted outreach shows, they pair social media flyers with Capital Area Crime Stoppers' anonymous tip line to draw in leads from residents who might recognize a name or face.

What to know now

Anyone who recognizes Alexander or has information on where he might be is urged to contact Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477 or submit an anonymous tip via @CrimeStopATX. Police stress that people should not try to approach him themselves. Instead, call law enforcement and reference warrant number D1DC26300926.

A warrant is an allegation, not a conviction, and Alexander, like anyone named in a warrant, is entitled to due process in court.