(Austin) — A Seguin man was shot and killed while standing on the stairs of an Austin motel. Officials with the Austin Police Department say Warnero Young was shot and killed just after midnight on Thursday, Feb.1 at the Super 8 Motel located in the 4200 block of S. Interstate 35.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspect, Rahsaan Dobbins, 41, was reportedly in a state of paranoia when he opened his motel room door and shot Young as he stood there.
Dobbins, who was still holding the gun when officers arrived, is said to have complied with officers’ commands and was taken into custody without incident. Officials say the suspect, who was also nude at the time, admitted to police that he did not know the victim.
Dobbins was booked into the Travis County Jail where he faces first degree murder. The shooting remains under investigation by the Austin Police Department.
Meanwhile, the family of Young has set up a GoFundMe account to help offset funeral costs. To donate, search “Wanero Young” at gofundme.com.