Crime
17-year-old Nathan Ockleberry killed in shooting outside North Brooke Plaza in Austin
On Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, at approximately 2:40 am, Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to reports of a shooting at 12636 Research Boulevard.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two males suffering from gunshot wounds in the parking lot.
One Fatality:
One of the victims, identified as Nathan Ockleberry, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene at 3:01 am.
The other injured male was transported to a local hospital by Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS). It was later discovered that a third male had also been shot, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
Escalating Incident:
Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists launched an investigation, interviewing witnesses and processing the scene.
Their findings suggest a large group gathered at the parking lot with multiple vehicles present. The situation unfortunately escalated into a shooting.
Suspect and Investigation:
The suspect, who remains unidentified, shot and killed Mr. Ockleberry before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.
The investigation into this incident remains ongoing.
Seeking Information:
The Austin Police Department is actively seeking any information related to this shooting. If you have any details, you are urged to contact them at 512-974-TIPS. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program website (austincrimestoppers.org) or by phone at 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be offered for information leading to an arrest.
Crime
Justice for Reyna Dunlap – Who killed her?
Family Seeks Answers After Maryland Woman Found Deceased in Abandoned Cleveland Home
The family of Reyna Dunlap is seeking answers after she was found deceased in an abandoned home in Cleveland, Ohio. Her mother, Karen Lesley Walker, is pleading for information, stating that her daughter did not have a known history of drug use and was originally from Maryland.
According to Walker, she has no information on where her daughter was staying in the months of November and December, nor any understanding of why she was in Cleveland at the time of her death.
Dunlap’s personal belongings, including her phone, wallet, and identification, were missing from the scene, leaving her family desperate for answers.
In an emotional appeal, Walker expressed her heartbreak and urged the public for assistance. “My daughter was found alone with no phone or personal items. I have no idea why she was in Cleveland or where she had been staying. Please, if anyone has any information, I need your help,” she stated.
Carmen L. Golden-Walker, a family member, also called for support, requesting prayers and assistance in sharing Dunlap’s story. “My heart is broken. I’m asking all my prayer warriors to uplift our family with hope, peace, and strength as my sister-in-love searches for answers about the unexpected loss of her daughter, my niece, Reyna Dunlap,” Golden-Walker wrote. “She was full of life and had so much ahead of her. We are seeking any information that could help us understand what happened.”
Dunlap, a native of the Washington, D.C./Maryland area, was found without identification or any means of communication, further deepening the mystery surrounding her death.
Her family is asking anyone with information or connections in the Cleveland area to come forward and help shed light on the circumstances that led to this tragic discovery.
“We are grateful for any assistance during this devastating time,” the family stated.
Anyone with information related to Reyna Dunlap’s whereabouts prior to her passing, or any details regarding the discovery of her body, is urged to contact local authorities or reach out to the family directly.
If you know anything, and want to be anonymous call the tip line (216) 252-7463.