Second suspect arrested in Austin shooting that killed a 25-year-old tourist originally from Rockland County
A second suspect has been arrested in a mass shooting over the weekend in Austin, Texas, that claimed the life of a vacationing New Yorker.
The 17-year-old was picked up in Killeen, Texas, and charged as an adult with aggravated assault, authorities told KVUE-TV. The investigation is continuing. The first suspect arrested was also a juvenile, according to the Austin American-Statesman.
Austin police identified the suspect as Jeremiah Roshaun Leland James Tabb, “arrested without incident in Killeen while enrolled in a summer school class,” police said.
At least 13 people were injured, one fatally, in the shooting early Saturday morning on East Sixth Street, a pedestrian-only stretch packed with bars and patrons.
Douglas John Kantor, 25, was waiting in line to get into a bar when he was struck in the abdomen, ABC News reported. The Airmont, N.Y., native had been living in Michigan, working at Ford Motor Co. and earning his PhD, according to reports. He was vacationing in Austin when he was shot, succumbing to his gunshot wounds at 12:01 p.m. Sunday, police said.
Nick Kantor memorialized his brother to ABC News.
“He was looking forward to marrying his high school sweetheart of 10 years and starting a family,” Nick Kantor said. “He was loved by all who knew him and had an infectious smile that would light up any room. He was loved by his family, friends and everyone who met him. This senseless tragedy has put an end to all his dreams.”
Police were still investigating on Monday to learn what had led to the shooting, and asked any members of the public to come forward with video or information.
