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Man charged with murdering his mother in North Austin

2021-06-16
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By Delilah Alvarado

(AUSTIN, Texas) A mother and the son who shot her have both been identified by the Austin Police Department, according to CBS Austin.

The shooting happened in the 1930 block of West Rundberg Lane at 3:20 p.m. on June 12th.

The woman, identified as Lidia Carapia-Hernandez, was shot and then taken to the hospital after police found her. She was later pronounced dead.

The suspect and son Augustine Moreno, 32, was arrested at the scene and charged with murder. He is currently being held at the Travis County jail.

The case is still under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 512-974-TIPS or email homicide.apd@austintexas.gov. Those can also use the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. All tips can be anonymous.

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