On the night of March 23, 2023, at approximately 10:43 p.m., Austin police responded to a 911 call reporting multiple gunshots at the Woodway Square Apartments on Teri Road in southeast Austin. Upon arrival, officers located 22-year-old Darion Dupree inside an apartment, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical attention, Dupree was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:09 p.m.
Witnesses at the scene identified a male juvenile as the shooter.
According to the investigation, Dupree had been involved in an argument with another individual prior to being shot by the juvenile. The suspect was quickly located and arrested by the Austin Police Department. He was subsequently charged with first-degree murder. Authorities indicated that there was a relationship between Dupree and the suspect, suggesting the incident was isolated with no ongoing threat to the public.
This tragic event marked Austin's 21st homicide of 2023 and the sixth within a ten-day span, highlighting a concerning surge in violent incidents during that period. The swift apprehension of the juvenile suspect underscored the effectiveness of the immediate police response and the cooperation of witnesses at the scene. Due to the suspect's age, further details about his identity were withheld from the public.
