Man’s death in east Austin being investigated as city’s 16th homicide of 2026

Austin police cruisers block the scene of a homicide on Loyola Lane on March 22, 2026. (FOX 7 Austin)

A man’s death Sunday in east Austin is being investigated as the city’s 16th homicide of the year, according to police.

What we know:

Austin police Officer Aaron Townsend said authorities were called to the 4700 block of Loyola Lane about 5 p.m. after reports of a shooting or stabbing in the area.

Officers arrived and found the body of a man in his 40s, Townsend said.

Detectives have started gathering evidence and surveillance footage.

What we don't know:

The identity of the victim was not released.

The Source: Information in this story came from Austin police.

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