DA drops murder charge against Austin teen

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Court documents from the Travis County District Attorney’s Office show a felony murder charge against 17-year-old Alexander Cruz was dropped.Per a court document filed June 28, the DA's office reviewed evidence in the case and determined no felony charges would be filed.Online records show Cruz still faces an aggravated assault charge, but it's unclear if that charge is connected to the case. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Teen charged with murder in connection to June 14 shootin