APD Hunts Three After Lowdown Lounge Assault | The Locally Times
One victim suffered serious head injuries in the February 28 incident. Police have released suspect descriptions and video, urging the public to help identify the attackers.
A brutal, unprovoked assault at the Lowdown Lounge on East 6th Street in the early hours of Saturday, February 28, 2026, has left one victim hospitalized with head wounds. Austin Police are now urgently seeking three suspects, releasing descriptions and video footage as they appeal for public assistance. ## Incident Details Emerge Austin Police responded to a disturbance at 1412 East 6th Street, home to the Lowdown Lounge, at 1:19 a.m. on February 28. Officers arrived to find an adult male victim bleeding from head wounds, who was then transported to a local hospital. While the victim's injuries were later determined to be non-life-threatening, the incident is classified as an aggravated assault. A preliminary investigation, detailed in an April 1 news release from the Austin Police Department (APD), indicates three males initiated an unprovoked assault on three other males inside the bar. The APD release confirms one of the victims sustained serious bodily injury. Police records do not specify the exact nature of the serious bodily injury or the motive behind the attack. ## Suspects Identified, Public Appeal Issued APD has released detailed descriptions of the three individuals they are actively seeking in connection with the assault, along with video footage of the incident. * **Suspect #1:** Described as a heavy-set Black male, approximately 6 feet tall, with a thick black beard and dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing a green jacket and a white shirt. * **Suspect #2:** Described as a Black male with braided hair, last seen in a black and white shirt with white lettering. * **Suspect #3:** Described as a Black male, approximately 6 feet 6 inches tall, last seen wearing a black hoodie. Police are urging anyone with information, photos, or videos related to the incident to contact the Aggravated Assault Unit. As of the April 1 news release, no suspects have been identified or arrested. ## Community's Role in Investigation The Austin Police Department is actively seeking the public's help to identify the individuals responsible for this attack. The April 1 news release provides clear channels for community assistance: * **Direct Contact:** Individuals with information can contact the Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-4429. * **Anonymous Tips:** Tips can be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program via austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information that leads to an arrest. While police records confirm the assault was initiated by the suspects, they do not detail the specific actions taken during the attack. Furthermore, the total number of injured parties beyond the initial victim transported and the one confirmed to have sustained serious bodily injury remains unspecified. ## Key Questions **How can I provide information about the suspects?** You can contact the Austin Police Department's Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-4429 or submit anonymous tips through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org or 512-472-8477. **Is there a reward for information?** Yes, a reward of up to $1,000 is available for information that leads to an arrest in this case. **When did the assault occur?** The assault took place at 1:19 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Lowdown Lounge.