Lidia Carapia-Hernandez, a Hispanic woman in her late 50s, tragically lost her life on June 12, 2021, in Austin, Texas. She was fatally shot in her North Austin apartment by her son, Augustine Moreno, who was 32 years old at the time. The incident occurred in the 1900 block of West Rundberg Lane, and Carapia-Hernandez was pronounced dead at a local hospital shortly after the shooting.
Moreno was arrested and charged with murder following an investigation by the Austin Police Department.
He was found to have been at the scene when the shooting occurred and was later taken into custody. The investigation revealed that Moreno had allegedly shot his mother and then attempted to hide the gun under the couch. He was held at the Travis County Jail while awaiting trial.
In May 2023, Augustine Moreno pleaded guilty to the murder of his mother and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. The court documents indicated that Moreno would receive credit for the 697 days he had already spent in jail. The case remains under investigation, and the Austin Police Department continues to seek any additional information or video footage related to the incident.
The tragic death of Lidia Carapia-Hernandez was Austin's 36th homicide of the year, highlighting the ongoing issue of violent crime in the area. The community and law enforcement continue to work together to address and prevent such incidents in the future.
