Austin, Texas – Authorities in Austin, Texas are seeking assistance from the public in locating the suspect responsible for the fatal shooting of a man in south Austin. The incident occurred on May 5 around 11:05 p.m., prompting officers to respond to a call regarding a man who had been wounded and was in need of help on the 700 block of West William Cannon Drive.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered the victim lying on the ground with a gunshot wound. Despite being transported to a local hospital for treatment, the man succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter. Investigations revealed that the victim had just arrived at an apartment complex in the company of another person when he was attacked and shot by an unidentified individual who then fled the scene.
Law enforcement officials are actively pursuing leads in the homicide case and are encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Those in possession of relevant details are urged to reach out to the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program via their website at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477. A monetary reward of up to $1,000 may be granted for any information that leads to an arrest.