Son Arrested In Mother's Fatal Shooting In North Austin

AUSTIN, TX — A man faces murder charges in connection to the fatal shooting of his mother in North Austin, authorities said Tuesday.

Augustine Moreno, 32, was arrested Saturday and charged with murder in the death of his mother, Lidia Carapia-Hernandez. As of Thursday, he was no longer booked in Travis County Jail.

Police received a 911 call at 3:20 p.m. Saturday for a woman shot at the Ironhouse Flat Apartments on 1930 W. Rundberg Lane.

When officers arrived, they found Carapia-Hernandez with a gunshot wound. She was taken to a local hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

Authorities said Moreno, who was identified as the victim's son, was on scene and later arrested as a result of the investigation.

Officials said the Travis County Medical Examiner’s office conducted an autopsy on Carapia-Hernandez and Sunday and discovered her death was caused by gunshot wounds.

The medical examiner ruled her death a homicide, authorities said. Detectives are asking anyone with information or video of the incident to call APD Homicide at 512-974-TIPS, email homicide.apd@austintexas.gov, utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app.

Individuals may remain anonymous. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android. This is Austin’s 36th homicide of 2021.