Man Threatens 14-Year-Old Boy with Violence While Fishing in Austin

Incident at Sullivan Park

• 🎣 A 14-year-old boy was fishing at Sullivan Park near Onion Creek in Austin when a man approached him.
• 🗣️ The man made severe threats, including "I'm gonna punch your lights out so hard you knock yourself out and I'm gonna drown you."
• 💔 The boy's mother, Victoria Retana, shared the video online, expressing shock and hurt that someone would threaten a child for fishing.

Fishing License and Legal Ramifications

• 📜 Texas Parks and Wildlife confirmed that individuals under 17 do not need a fishing license in Texas.
• ⚖️ Austin Police investigated the incident and determined it met the definition of assault by threat (Class C misdemeanor), but not a terroristic threat.
• ❓ The distinction was made because the man did not approach the boy during the threat and walked away, making the danger less imminent.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 The county attorney's office has stated that the case remains under investigation.
• 📣 Victoria Retana is seeking accountability for the threats made against her son during a wholesome activity.