Austin Police Identify Man Who Was Shot, Killed In Downtown Pub

Austin TX

15 March, 2021

1:19 PM

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AUSTIN, TX — Austin police have identified the man who was shot and killed in a downtown pub Sunday morning. Officials said 24-year-old Jorian Donte Hardeway died Sunday after he was discovered by police with apparent gunshot wounds. Police said officers received a 9-1-1 call for a shooting at Club Swing at 621 E. 7th Street in downtown Austin in the early hours. More on the story: 1 Dead In Shooting At Club In Downtown Austin When Austin police and Austin-Travis County EMS arrived on scene, they found Hardeway with apparent gun shot wounds. The 24-year-old was immediately transported to a local hospital. He died from his injuries at 4:42 a.m., authorities said. Police said homicide detectives interviewed several witnesses at the scene and are working on leads to identify a possible suspect. The motive for the shooting is unknown at this time. The Travis County Medical Examiner will be conducting an autopsy to determine the official cause and manner of death, officials said. Police said this is the 13th homicide of 2021. A $1000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect or suspects. Detectives are asking anyone with information or video of the incident to call APD Homicide at 512-974-TIPS, email [email protected], utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. You may remain anonymous.