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Published on January 25, 2025
One Dead, Another Injured in Shooting Near Manor, Texas, Fourth Homicide of the Year for Austin AreaSource: Unsplash / Max Fleischmann

A deadly incident in Manor on Friday afternoon has left one person dead and another injured, marking the fourth homicide of the year for the area. According to CBS Austin, the episode unfolded around 2:30 p.m. on Wildhorse Ranch Trail, not far from Manor Excel Academy. Austin police responded to reports of a car that had driven into a ditch, a mishap that quickly escalated into a violent scenario, triggering a secure mode lockdown at nearby Manor ISD schools.

In a concurrent report by KVUE, the incident is described as a shooting that took place just before 3 p.m. near State Highway 130. At least one person is confirmed to have died, while another was swiftly transported to the hospital with potentially serious injuries. The situation necessitated extensive police activity, compelling the nearby school to briefly go into secure mode, to assiduously ensure student safety until normal operations resumed at approximately 3:30 p.m.

The identity of those involved has not been released at this time, but law enforcement officials and medical response teams from Austin-Travis County EMS were prompt at the scene. One individual was pronounced dead, and the injured party received prompt medical attention. The Austin Police Department has communicated that all individuals involved in the incident have been accounted for and that there is currently no threat posed to the public.

Investigations are ongoing as authorities work to piece together the events that unfolded in the quiet Texas community. Austin police have confirmed that they are treating this case as their fourth homicide investigation of the year. They are actively engaging with witnesses and reviewing evidence to ascertain the full scope of the situation.