Marcel Tramon Pimpton, 27, of Austin was shot and killed on February 28, 2021 at the Midtown Commons apartment complex in North Austin. The shooting was reported to Austin 911 around 11:30 p.m. Officers found Pimpton with a gunshot wound and life-saving measures were attempted, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Austin Police Department opened an investigation. On April 22, 2021 APD announced arrests in the case: 27-year-old Michael Wayne Butler, 22-year-old Kieren Eric Dewayne McGowan, 24-year-old Sammie Ray Spencer, and 24-year-old Tarell Deshawn Manson were each charged with capital murder and given $800,000 bonds. Detectives continued to seek witnesses and evidence, and said the motive remained unknown; a reward of up to $1,000 was offered for information leading to an arrest.

Pimpton’s death was counted as Austin’s 12th homicide of 2021. If anyone has information or video related to the shooting, can you share what you know with investigators?