"The suspect and her friends relocated near the ARCH following the assault." (Austin Police Department)
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) - The Austin Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect that was involved in an aggravated assault from April. According to police, the suspect and her friends appeared to have intentionally attempted to get into altercations with random strangers.
The primary suspect, seen in the video below, verbally assaulted a victim before striking her in the face. The suspect continued to punch the victim repeatedly, ultimately causing serious bodily injury. The suspect’s friends also assaulted the victim’s acquaintances who were attempting to break up the fight.
The suspect and her friends relocated near the ARCH following the assault.
The main suspect is described as:
- Black female
- Approximately 5’5”
- Average build
- Hair in two buns
- Last seen wearing a black t-shirt with white on sleeves and dark-colored pants
Anyone with information regarding this case should call the APD Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-5245 or text Tip 103 + your message to CRIMES or use the Crime Stoppers App. You can also submit tips by downloading Austin PD’s free mobile app on iPhone and Android.