Man stabs another in South Austin; police investigating
(Austin Police Department)
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a South Austin stabbing earlier this year.
APD says just before midnight on Friday, Oct. 27, officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the 1900 block of E. William Cannon Drive. Officers arrived and found a man with an apparent stab wound.
The man was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
The suspect left the scene immediately after the stabbing and headed into a nearby wooded area.
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During the investigation, detectives were given a photo of the suspect, who is described as a Hispanic man in his 50s with dark hair and facial hair on his upper lip and chin. He was last seen wearing a blue-squared shirt.
Anyone with any information should contact APD's Aggravated Assault unit at 512-974-5245. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.