Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of those responsible for the fatal stabbing of Austin Kanuch on September 22, 2023, in Harris County.
“Cecilia and I continue to mourn the tragic loss of Austin Kanuch after he was brutally stabbed in Harris County, and we pray for his family and loved ones,” said Governor Abbott. “The State of Texas remains in regular coordination with local law enforcement to provide all necessary resources to ensure those responsible are brought to justice and face the full weight of the law for this heinous crime. I encourage Texans with information relating to this crime to call the Texas Crime Stoppers hotline or submit an anonymous tip online. With the public’s help, we will ensure justice is served.”
Alongside the state reward, Crime Stoppers of Houston is also offering a reward of up to $20,000. This brings the total potential reward for information about this case to $40,000.
To qualify for these rewards, individuals must provide tips using one of two methods: by calling the Texas Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477), or by submitting a tip online. All tips remain anonymous and tipsters receive a number instead of using their name. The law guarantees caller anonymity. Authorities warn that fugitives should be considered armed and dangerous and advise against trying to apprehend them.
