APD Seeks Public's Help ID'ing 6th Street Stabbing Suspects

Austin TX

28 October, 2021

12:16 PM

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AUSTIN, TX — Austin police are seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects in an aggravated assault case that took place Oct. 24 in the city's downtown area. Police say they received a 911 call around 2 a.m. Sunday for a stabbing at Mala Vida nightclub at 708 E. 6th Street. When officers arrived, they found two people with stab wounds who were taken to a local hospital. Of the two victims, one had life-threatening injuries. Live in Austin? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone. After talking to multiple witnesses at the club, police learned a verbal altercation took place inside before it escalated to a physical confrontation in an alley. At some point during the fight, a knife was taken out and both victims were stabbed. The two suspects are described to be in their mid-20s to early 30s. One suspect is identified to be a man who stands at 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10 inches tall with short black hair, a muscular build, a "chin strap" style beard and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black pants and a black hat with gold embroidery. The man also had the letter "M" tattooed behind his left ear. The second suspect is identified as a man who stands at 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-8 inches tall, black curly hair with a heavy-set build. He had the letter "M" tattooed on his chest. He was last seen wearing a black and white-striped polo shirt with glasses. Detectives are asking anyone with information or video of the incident to utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. People may remain anonymous.