Suspect arrested, 15-year-old victim identified in SE Austin homicide

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police have identified the 15-year-old victim who was fatally shot Sunday morning and arrested a suspect on Monday.

Austin’s 24th homicide happened at around 6:41 a.m. on May 4 in the 5700 block of Hammermill Run.

The victim, later identified as Neithan Jadiel Montenegro, was found with apparent gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts, Montenegro was pronounced dead at 7:08 a.m…

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