Austin Police Launch Man Hunt in Gay Couple Attack

AUSTIN, TX — (09-24-20) — Austin Police launch a man hunt for the capture of Frank Macias who failed to appear in court for his assault on gay couple Tristian Perry and Spencer Deehring, back on January 19, 2019.

Frank Macias has two outstanding warrants for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in relation to an incident where four male suspects were arrested for assaulting a gay couple.

According to Austin Police, Macias made threatening posts on social media about the Austin police department and the Office of the District Attorney. Police consider Macias dangerous.

Austin Police describe the attack:
“The incident happened January 19, 2019, at approximately 2:30 a.m. when a group of men assaulted Tristian Perry and Spencer Deehring at the intersection of 3rd Street and Congress Avenue.

According to the victims, they had just left Club Rain after celebrating a friend’s birthday and as they were walking holding hands, a man approached them and called them “f——“.

Tristan eventually began to verbally defend himself but one of the individuals, who was described as a muscular man with dirty blond hair that was shoulder length and who was shirtless, punched him.

Tristan fell to the ground and that’s when the entire group began punching him and kicking him. When Spencer tried to defend Tristan, the individuals began assaulting him.

Both victims ended falling to the ground and were continuously assaulted until a witness intervened. Both of them had to then be transported to Dell Seton Hospital with serious injuries.”

Police are asking for anyone with information on his whereabouts are asked to call the Capital Area Crime Stoppers at (512) 472-TIPS (8477) or utilize the Crime Stoppers App. Tipsters are welcome to remain anonymous.

Information leading to the arrest of Frank Macias may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Article by: Paul Goldberg, Staff Writer

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