A late-night shooting at the Moon Palace Hookah Lounge, 12636 Research Boulevard in Austin, on January 28, 2023, killed 17-year-old Brayden Robert Bolyard and wounded several others. Brayden, a senior at Jarrell High School from Jarrell and born February 26, 2005, was pronounced dead at the scene. Four other people were shot; one of them, 18-year-old Jaitron Tatum, later died on February 1, 2023.

Brayden was described as a gifted student headed for college and a passionate football player who wore jersey number 8. He had played baseball as a child and shared that love with his younger brother, Riley. Authorities say the suspect had a prior history with one of the victims; on March 8, 2023, 19-year-old Christijan Deshaun Stevens was arrested and charged with capital murder in the deaths of Brayden Bolyard and Jaitron Tatum. The exact motive has not been established.

If anyone who knew Brayden or was at the Moon Palace that night has information, please come forward to aid the investigation.