The Austin Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that left Tayjay Stephens deceased. According to APD, officers responded to reports of a shooting at 1800 East 51st Street just after 9 p.m. on April 17, 2024.
APD officers and Austin-Travis County EMS Personnel arrived at the scene and found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound inside a vehicle. The victim, Tayjay Stephens, was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries around 9:32 p.m.
Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. No arrests have been made at this time.
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