Fatal Shooting In North Austin Leaves 20-Year-Old Dead

AUSTIN, TX — A man was killed early Sunday after shots were reported being fired outside an upscale bowling alley in North Austin, police confirmed.

The incident occurred just after 1:30 a.m. at 500 W. Canyon Ridge Dr. in the parking lot of the PINSTACK bowling alley. Callers alerted police to a gunshot wound victim, who was in the driver's seat of a Honda. Police later identified the shooting victim as 20-year-old Trevon Jaquis Mize-Ellison, who was pronounced dead just before 5:15 a.m. at Dell Seton Medical Center.

In the course of their investigation, detectives learned members of a car club regularly meet in the parking lot. At that morning's gathering, a disturbance broke out that culminated in an exchange of gunfire, police said in an advisory. The shooting involved people in a silver Corvette, a red Cadillac sedan and a black sedan — all of which fled the scene after the shooting.

As police continue their investigation, they urge anyone with information and/or cell phone video to reach out to Crime Stoppers at (512) 472-TIPS (8477) or use the Crime Stoppers App. Police noted tipsters have the option to remain anonymous. Those with information may also reach out to detectives at (512) 974-TIPS (8477), email at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov, or by downloading the police department's mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.

PINSTACK officials announced the 50,000-square-foot entertainment venue's opening on Feb. 19. Subsequently, closed due to the coronavirus, the site later reopened at limited occupancy, according to an advisory sent to Patch at the time. Officials called the site the state's "...first upscale, state-of-the-art bowling and active entertainment destination" featuring bowling lanes, bumper cars, a laser tag arena, and a six-lane, LED-lit rock-climbing wall. The massive game room, officials added, features the latest video games, arcade classics and virtual reality technology. Plans called for a giant Foosball table at the site.

In addition to entertainment, officials noted culinary offerings from a "...chef-inspired restaurant," serving modern American classics such as Whole Hog Pizza, PINSTACK Signature Burger, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and Mac & Cheese Pops, as well as vegetarian-friendly options such as The Beyond Meat Burger. PINSTACK also offers full-service bars featuring an extensive cocktail list, wine and local beer on tap from Real Ale, Hops & Grain and Revolver, officials added.