Police make arrest in deadly northeast Austin shooting of 15-year-old
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in northeast Austin on March 31.
According to an arrest affidavit, 20-year-old Eli Eaven Aleman was charged with murder related to the death of 15-year-old Derick Fajardo-Reyes.
The affidavit said Fajardo-Reyes was found shot inside a vehicle that crashed into a utility pole at approximately 3:10 a.m. in the 13400 block of Harrisglenn Drive.
Investigators utilized phone records and witness statements to link Aleman to the incident, according to the affidavit.
Travis County jail records showed Aleman was booked in the facility Tuesday, where he remains on a bond of $400,000.
KXAN reached out to Aleman’s attorney. This article will be updated if a statement is received.
Anyone with information related to this incident can contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.
