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East Austin Homicide: APD Investigates, No Arrests

East Austin shooting leaves man dead; police question witnesses.

Published August 25, 2024 at 11:51am by Bianca Moreno-Paz

Austin Police seek answers in fatal East Austin shooting

Austin police have yet to make arrests after a man was fatally shot in East Austin, officials announced Thursday.

The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on the 6300 block of Thurgood Avenue. Authorities discovered the victim with a single gunshot wound to the chest, according to Officer Jeremy Fisher, an Austin Police Department spokesperson.

Emergency services attempted life-saving measures but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

"At this time, we have not identified or detained the shooter," Fisher said. Police believe the shooting was an isolated incident and are interviewing multiple witnesses.

Fisher urged anyone with information to contact the homicide unit at (512) 477-3588 or use the department's tip line at (512) 472-8477.