Austin Police Seek Tips On Deadly Conduct Investigation

AUSTIN, TX — The Austin Police Department is seeking help from the public with a deadly conduct investigation during which a motorist fired shots at another driver along U.S. 290 nearly two weeks ago.

The incident dates to Aug. 21 just before 11:45 a.m. at 6415 E. U.S. 290 service road eastbound, according to an advisory. Police at the time received multiple 9-1-1 calls alerting to shots being fired from a black sedan, possibly a Hyundai Sonata, at an older-model black Mitsubishi. The sedan — a photo of which was provided by police — appeared to be actively chasing the Mitsubishi on the highway, police said.

Officers subsequently interviewed witnesses, canvassed the area for video and located a number of shell casings on scene, according to the advisory. "It is unclear, at this point in the investigation, whether anyone was struck by gunfire," police added.

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As they continue to investigate the incident, police ask anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at (512) 472-TIPS (8477) or use the Crime Stoppers App. Crime Stoppers may offer a reward up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest, police noted. Tips also can be submitted to the police department's Aggravated Assault Unit at (512) 974-5945 or submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.