A dispute over a weapons transaction at the Nova North Apartments in Northeast Austin ended in fatal gunfire on April 8, 2026. Officers responding to multiple reports of a shooting at 12435 Dessau Road arrived about 6:49 p.m. and found 19-year-old Tyrell Robinson with a gunshot wound; emergency personnel pronounced him dead at 7:13 p.m.

Police say five people were involved, including three juveniles. Two juveniles had arranged to sell a gun to Robinson. Young was located nearby, initially arrested for murder, and later charged with aggravated assault; 17-year-old Drevon Slaughter was also arrested. Young posted a $15,000 bond and both he and Slaughter were no longer in custody as of the last update. Charges for the three juveniles are pending and the investigation remains active.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or the events leading up to it at Nova North Apartments, please contact the Austin Police Department with information.