AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified a homicide victim in an incident that occurred in East Austin on Nov. 25.
APD said two men were shot after a disturbance at a residence in the 2500 block of Sol Wilson Avenue at around 10 p.m.
One of the victims, 16-year old Patrick Valdez, died at the scene. The other victim remains in the hospital in stable condition.
During the investigation, APD determined that the incident happened during a party where the suspect had arrived. The suspect was asked to leave and a shooting ensued in front of the residence, where both victims were hit by gunshots. The suspect left in a vehicle immediately after the shooting.
This homicide was Austin's 64th so far this year.