Austin Alexander Lopez was 23 and from Port Lavaca, Texas when he died on December 16, 2021. Local authorities determined he died after a violent altercation in which he was shot.

Two men, identified as Kyle Austin Lopez and Albert Cadena, were arrested and charged with his murder. Reports note Kyle Austin Lopez was held on a $1.5 million bond; Albert Cadena was also charged. Investigators pursued evidence and forensic testimony during subsequent court appearances.

This was a fatal shooting that deeply affected the Port Lavaca community. If anyone witnessed the incident or has information about Austin’s final hours, please contact the authorities handling the case.