A dispute in the parking lot of an East Austin nightclub on the evening of Friday, April 10, 2026, ended with the death of 29-year-old Richard Zachary Barr. Known as DJ Zee, Barr was a native of Austin’s south side and was described by family as caring and loving; he was a son, friend, uncle and was expecting his own child.

Austin Police responded about 8:40 p.m. to the Cabana Club at 5012 East 7th Street after reports of a shooting and found Barr with apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives say a physical altercation in the parking lot escalated and that Barr was moving away from the conflict when he was shot in the back. Two other people were wounded; one was critically injured and taken to hospital, the other was treated and released.

Authorities arrested 21-year-old Ryan Lara and charged him with Murder, a first-degree felony. A local gun store owner later gave a differing account, saying Lara and another employee were attacked by a large group and acted in self-defense, but the police investigation remains active. Anyone with information about the shooting or who knew Richard Barr is asked to come forward.