Benson Briseno, 29, was shot to death on the afternoon of August 23, 2017, at a north Austin apartment. Austin-Travis County EMS attempted resuscitation but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police were called shortly after the shooting; officers at the scene initially declined to confirm his identity, but two people present identified him as their brother.

Investigators noted this was the second brother in his family to be shot dead in Austin, a detail that has heightened concern among relatives and the community.

His obituary ran in local outlets and family and friends continue to seek answers and justice. If anyone knew Benson, his movements that afternoon, or has information about the shooting, please come forward to investigators.