Austin police investigating homicide at downtown gas station

Police are investigating a homicide in downtown Austin early Saturday morning.

Downtown Austin homicide

What we know:

Police were called to the Citgo gas station on East 7th Street in downtown Austin around 3 a.m. on Saturday morning.

Officers were told that there was a man armed with a gun in the gas station's parking lot.

When police arrived at the scene, they found a man inside a vehicle with possible gunshot wounds.

Officers attempted life-saving measures, until Austin-Travis County EMS arrived at the scene.

The man was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

Police say a man was detained at the scene, but is no longer in police custody.

What we don't know:

Police have not given any information about the victim, or what they believe was the reason for the homicide.

Investigators are working to identify a suspect. No description has been released.

Footage of the area is being reviewed and they are interviewing witnesses.

What they're saying:

"Investigators believe this to be an isolated incident and no ongoing threat to the public," said Austin Public Information Officer Jeremy Fisher.

What you can do:

Anyone with additional information is asked to reach out to APD's homicide tip line at 512-974-8477.

You can also call the Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477.

By the numbers:

This is Austin's third homicide of 2025.

The Source: Information in this article comes from the Austin Police Department.



 

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