AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police released new video showing a suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a mechanic outside an East Riverside Drive AutoZone late Monday night.
The footage shows a hooded figure running across a dark parking lot.
The video update comes two days after the shooting death of Jose Salgado-Amador, 28, who police say was working as a mechanic in the parking lot of the AutoZone at 2237 East Riverside Drive when a man confronted him, demanded property and shot him before fleeing.
Officers responded to the scene around 10:47 p.m. Monday after reports of a shooting, according to police. Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services took Salgado-Amador to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:56 p.m.
Police have described the suspect as a Hispanic male between 15 and 20 years old who was last seen wearing a gray hoodie. Investigators said he fled in a light-colored sedan after the shooting. He has not been identified.
Homicide detectives renewed their request for help from anyone who was in the area Monday night or who may have information about the shooting. Police are asking residents with photos, video or other potential evidence to submit it to APD.
Anyone with information is asked to call Austin police at 512-974-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip anonymously through Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477 or austincrimestoppers.org. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest.
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The case is being investigated as Austin’s 27th homicide of 2026.