AUSTIN, Texas — Police have identified the suspect who allegedly killed a man during a shooting in East Austin on Saturday, Aug. 22. Police are still searching for 27-year-old Antonio Joiner, who has been charged with first-degree murder. APD said Joiner is believed to be armed and is extremely dangerous.
The incident happened at the 5700 block of Manor Road around 7:30 p.m. after police received a call of a man with a gunshot wound in a parking lot, according to the Austin Police Department.
Police said a man was found with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died around 8:19 p.m. that night. On Monday, Aug. 24, police identified the man killed as 27-year-old Dontra Jamol Kinsey. The Travis County Medical Examiner’s office conducted an autopsy and confirmed the manner of death as homicide from a gunshot wound.
Upon further investigation, detectives learned there was a barbecue gathering in the parking lot when the shooting happened.
A $1,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to Joiner's arrest. APD said do not approach Joiner if you see him and call 911 to report his location.
Police said the AIR1 helicopter assisted with the search for Joiner.
It is unknown at this time what led to the shooting or the relationship between the suspect and the victim. It is believed to be an isolated incident, and there is no further threat to the public, police said.
Joiner’s bond has been set at $100,000.
Anyone with any information is asked to call APD Homicide at 512-974-8477, email them at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov, use the anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-TIPS (8477) or use the Crime Stoppers App. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.
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