Man killed in North Austin deadly shooting; person of interest detained

AUSTIN, Texas - One person was detained after a deadly shooting in North Austin, the Austin Police Department said.

According to police, on Monday, Nov. 25, around 1:39 p.m., officers responded to a wooded area near the 1200 block of West Parmer Lane in reference to a shoot/stab hotshot call.

"A shoot/ stab urgent is a high priority call for service that usually requires an immediate police response," said Austin Zarling, PIO with APD.

When officers arrived, they found a man with gunshot wounds to his body. He was later pronounced dead on the scene.

"When officers arrived, they located a white male, approximately 40 years old, with apparent gunshot wounds to the body," said Zarling.

Police said a person of interest has been detained and is being interviewed by detectives. 

Preliminary information from police suggests both the victim and the shooter were homeless.

The incident drew quite a scene and confusion among neighboring businesses.

"I was outside talking with a coworker, and then out of nowhere, I heard firetrucks, ambulances and the police," said Natalie Cueves, an employee at ATX Injury Rehab.

ATZ Injury Rehab is a chiropractic business in the shopping center. Employee Natalie Cuevas says she was surprised something like this happened in the otherwise safe area.

"Confused and scared. I don't know, because none of that goes on around here," said Cuevas.

This is Austin's 64th homicide this year.

If anyone has any information, call the Austin Police Department homicide tipline at (512) 477-5389. 

You can also contact CrimeStoppers. They are offering a $1,000 reward.