Uhland teen killed in shooting; teen suspect charged with murder

UHLAND, Texas - The Uhland Police Department says an 18-year-old has been taken into custody and charged with murder in connection to a shooting death.

The backstory:

At about 1 a.m. on May 25, Uhland PD says it responded to a report of a shooting that happened outside a residence on Rocky Road.

The preliminary investigation, police say, indicates that an altercation took place during which a firearm was produced.

The victim, identified as 18-year-old Andrew Farias, was shot and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspect, 18-year-old Chad Lee-Gardner, fled before officers arrived.

Chad Lee-Gardner (Uhland Police Department)

Dig deeper:

Uhland PD announced on social media that Lee-Gardner was taken into custody late in the evening on May 26 in Austin with the assistance of the Texas Rangers.

Lee-Gardner has been booked into the Travis County Jail on a warrant for the charge of murder.