Austin man, 27, sought in connection with shooting death of Tyesha Tahne Gills.
8:23 pm, Aug. 2, 2021
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AUSTIN — Austin Police Chief David McKichan said a warrant has been issued for the arrest of a suspect in the shooting death of Tyesha Tahne Gills, 20, who died as a result of gunshot wounds Saturday, July 31.
TyEsha Tahne Gills
Me'Darian Ledale McGruder, 27, of Austin, is facing a possible charge of second-degree murder. McGruder is being sought in connection with the shooting that occurred just before 2 a.m. Saturday at a home in the 100 block of 10th Street Northwest in Austin.
According to a statement of probable cause filed with the arrest warrant, Austin Police officers were dispatched to the residence at about 1:56 a.m. Sunday and advised that one person had been shot. When officers arrived they found a female witness, Witness A, at the scene. She was distraught after having found the victim on the floor with blood on her.