Eh Htee Cha, a 19-year-old Asian male from Austin, Texas, tragically lost his life on June 24, 2021. He was found shot inside his car in a neighborhood near the Travis County Expo Center. According to witnesses, the shooter had exchanged gunfire with a friend of Cha's before fleeing the scene. The suspect, later identified as Frank Williams, 53, was found with multiple gunshot wounds on the porch of a nearby home and was taken to a local hospital in serious condition.
Williams was arrested on June 28, 2021, and charged with first-degree murder. He is currently being held on a $100,000 bond in the Travis County Jail.
The Austin Police Department conducted an investigation into the incident, and an autopsy was performed to determine the official cause and manner of Cha's death. Detectives asked anyone with information or video of the shooting to come forward, offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.
Eh Htee Cha is survived by his son, Kayden Cha, his girlfriend, Louisa Pineda, his parents, Cha Tate and Mu Po, his sister, Mu Paw, his brothers, Pa Sor Htee and Kler Moo, and many other family members and friends. His sudden passing has deeply affected his loved ones and the community.
The case remains a poignant reminder of the impact of gun violence and the importance of community cooperation in solving such tragic events.
