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Police hunt North Austin apartment shooter.
Cops yielded a male victim's death upon arrival at the crime scene, his life wasting away as emergency responders stood helplessly by.
Published April 29, 2024 at 8:12am by Bianca Moreno-Paz
Austin Police Seek Tips After Fatal North Austin Shooting
Police have not made any arrests in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in North Austin, officials said Monday morning.
The Incident
Around 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, emergency services responded to multiple calls reporting a shooting in the 1700 block of Rutland Drive, an apartment complex near West Rundberg Lane.
The Victim
Officers discovered a Hispanic man in his 30s with a gunshot wound and "obvious trauma," according to officer Leah Ratliff. The victim was found outdoors, but the shooting location is unclear.
Life-Saving Efforts
Despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene within 10 minutes of first responders' arrival.
Police Investigation
Ratliff stated that police have determined the killing was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Seeking Information
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the police department's tip line at 512-974-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Capital Area Crime Stoppers:
- Online: https://austincrimestoppers.org/
- Phone: 512-472-8477
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