Two Juveniles Arrested Capital Murder Austin Vehicle Theft Killing

Two juveniles, aged 12 and 13, were arrested and charged with capital murder by terroristic threat after allegedly shooting and hitting 20-year-old Anthony Salas with a vehicle during a carjacking in southeast Austin. The incident occurred in the early hours of May 3, when Salas attempted to recover his family's stolen car near Del Valle Elementary School. Police investigations revealed the suspects had been involved in multiple vehicle burglaries in South and East Austin prior to the fatal incident. The case marks Austin's 23rd homicide of 2025, and authorities had previously offered a reward for information leading to the suspects' arrest. The community expressed shock and sadness over the involvement of such young suspects in the violent crime. Police continue to seek information from the public to aid in the investigation.