Overview
- Austin police say Andres Omar Reyes was shot in the parking lot of Los Braseros Mexican Restaurant on North Lamar Boulevard.
- Detectives report Reyes stepped in to break up a physical fight involving another group when the teen opened fire.
- A restaurant employee wrestled the gun away from the suspected shooter, who then ran off and has not been found.
- The case is classified as Austin’s 24th homicide of 2026, and the investigation remains open.
- Police ask for tips at 512-974-TIPS or through Capital Area Crime Stoppers, which offers up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest.