Eric Wilkinson, 47, was shot and killed on November 8, 2021, outside an auto repair shop in the 12700 block of Harris Branch Parkway near East Howard Lane in Manor, Texas. A 9-1-1 call came in about 1:49 p.m.; responding Austin Police Department officers and Travis County Sheriff deputies found Wilkinson with multiple gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene after life-saving measures.

Investigators identified and arrested a suspect at the scene. Darryl Brown, 34, was detained and later charged with Wilkinson’s murder and booked into the Travis County Jail. Detectives are still seeking additional information and video evidence from the public and have asked for tips, including anonymous submissions through the APD Homicide tip line, email, and the Crime Stoppers app; information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward.

The case occurred amid a larger rise in homicides reported in Austin in 2021. If anyone has video or information about what happened that afternoon, please share it with the investigating agencies.