Austin Police Department Investigates Double Homicide Case

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Two individuals, Brayden Bolyard and Jaitron Tatum, lost their lives in a shooting incident that took place at the Moon Palace Hooka Lounge on Research Boulevard in Austin, Texas. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at approximately 10:17 p.m. Five victims were found with gunshot wounds, including Bolyard, who died at the scene. Tatum, on the other hand, succumbed to his injuries on February 1, 2023, making this a capital murder case. The investigation has identified a person of interest, Christijan Stevens, who was subsequently arrested on March 8, 2023, in Bell County. Stevens is charged with Capital Murder and faces a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to his arrest.

Key Takeaways:

  • Two individuals, Brayden Bolyard and Jaitron Tatum, were killed in a shooting incident at the Moon Palace Hooka Lounge on January 28, 2023.
  • Five victims were found with gunshot wounds, including Bolyard, who died at the scene.
  • Tatum died on February 1, 2023, making this a capital murder case.
  • The investigation identified a person of interest, Christijan Stevens, who was subsequently arrested on March 8, 2023.
  • Stevens is charged with Capital Murder and faces a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to his arrest.
  • The case is being investigated as Austin's 8th and 9th homicides of 2023.
  • The Austin Police Department is requesting information from the public to aid in the investigation.

Statistics:

  • 2 individuals killed in the shooting incident.
  • 5 victims found with gunshot wounds.
  • 1 victim died at the scene, and the other died on February 1, 2023.
  • 1 person of interest was identified and subsequently arrested.
  • 1 reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to the arrest of Christijan Stevens.
  • The case is being investigated as Austin's 8th and 9th homicides of 2023.

Sources:

  • "Case: 23-0281444" Austin Police Department press release, Saturday, January 28, 2023.
  • "SECOND UPDATE" Austin Police Department press release, March 13 (no date specified).
  • "ORIGINAL RELEASE" Austin Police Department press release, Saturday, January 28, 2023.