Teen Arrested After Fatal Shooting In North Austin

AUSTIN, TX — A teenager has been arrested in connection to an attempted robbery that culminated in a fatal shooting in North Austin last month.

The incident dates to Friday, Oct. 30, just before 7 p.m. along the 500 block of Carpenter Avenue, according to police. After receiving multiple calls alerting to shots being fired in the area, police said officers found Jose Francisco Galeano Antunez, 38, suffering from a gunshot wound.

Despite life-saving measures by medics, police said Antunez was pronounced dead a short time after officers arrived. An ensuing investigation found that two males in a maroon sedan were driving along Carpenter Avenue when they stopped to offer to sell Antunez and his friends some marijuana. Antunez declined the offer, police said.

Seconds later after having driven off, the two armed suspects approached the group in what police said was a robbery attempt. An altercation developed, police said, during which time Antunez was shot.

Richard Speed, 18, was taken into custody in Round Rock, by the Lonestar Fugitive Task Force with assistance from the Round Rock Police Department, officials said. His bond was set at $200,000. Police said the second suspect, a juvenile, has not yet been taken into custody.

Detectives are asking anyone with information or video of the incident to call them at (512) 974-TIPS, email line at (512) 472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. Those submtiting tips have the option to remain anonymous. Tips also can be submitted by downloading the police department's mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.