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According to police, 9-1-1 received a call that a person had been shot in the 6400 block of Hickman Avenue shortly after 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 23.
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified the suspect who shot and killed a man following a verbal altercation at an East Austin home.
Jose Luis Gorostieta-Martinez, 44, is wanted for the murder of Jose Aguirre.
According to police, 9-1-1 received a call that a person had been shot in the 6400 block of Hickman Avenue shortly after 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 23. When police arrived, they found Jose Aguirre-Martinez, 50, in a driveway with apparent gunshot wounds.
Police began speaking with on-scene witnesses, who said a verbal argument broke out amongst friends and family. The witnesses also said Jose Luis Gorostieta-Martinez shot the victim and fled the scene.
Jose Luis Gorostieta-Martinez, 44, is wanted for the murder of Jose Aguirre.
Detectives are asking anyone with information or video of the incident to call APD Homicide at 512-974-TIPS, email homicide.apd@austintexas.gov, utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. You may remain anonymous. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
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