Trelin Reed, a 21-year-old African American man from Austin, Texas, was fatally shot on November 29, 2016, while sitting in his SUV outside a convenience store at the corner of Interstate 35 and St. John’s Avenue. The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. after Reed, his girlfriend and his cousin arranged to meet Jabari Mitchell, the ex-boyfriend of Reed’s sister, about allegations Mitchell had shared sexually explicit photos and videos of her on social media. Reed was struck multiple times and was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at St. David’s Medical Center; two other occupants of the vehicle were injured and survived.

Surveillance footage from the store reportedly captured muzzle flashes and a long black object protruding from a hole in a fence that indicated the shooter’s location. Mitchell, 25 at the time, was arrested and charged with murder; bail was set at $500,000. During the trial the defense criticized the Austin Police Department for not pursuing other possible suspects. On June 13, 2018, a jury returned a not-guilty verdict, clearing Mitchell of all charges.

The family and community were deeply affected by Reed’s death, and the case prompted discussion about communication between law enforcement and prosecutors. Did anyone in the area see or hear anything the night of the shooting that might add detail to the timeline or whereabouts of people involved?