The Austin Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred over the weekend in Downtown Austin, which resulted in one fatality. The incident took place near the intersection of W 6th St. and Congress Ave. According to a report by CBS Austin, the individual involved died after self-transporting to a local hospital post-disturbance.
Details surrounding the incident remain scarce as authorities have yet to determine the precise sequence of events that led to the fatality. The initial disturbance call that police responded to came in on Friday night into Saturday morning. However, the nature of the disturbance, as well as specifics about the investigation, have yet to be released by the officials. The Austin Police Department has promised to provide further information when it becomes available.
Another local news outlet, KXAN, reported that the Austin Police Department confirmed their response to a shoot/stab service call at 2:35 a.m. This incident is what is currently being investigated as an homicide by the APD. The information regarding any suspects or motives in this case is still not known to the public or media.
As the investigation unfolds, the identity of the deceased has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin. The Austin Police Department has not indicated if it will release additional details about those involved or the events leading up to the fatal incident
