A quiet Sunday morning in South Austin turned into a homicide investigation after police found a man unresponsive inside a parked car in the 700 block of West William Cannon Drive. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and detectives believe he had been shot. The suspected shooter has not been found.
Investigators later identified the victim as 51-year-old Elias Mejia. Officers are now pressing neighbors, nearby businesses, and anyone who might have driven through the area overnight to review security and dashcam footage and share anything that could help.
According to a press release from the City of Austin, the case is filed under number 25-3620477. Police say the shooting happened at about 9:21 a.m. Sunday in the 700 block of West William Cannon Drive, and an unknown suspect remains outstanding. The Austin Police Department also posted the case details and photos on its Facebook page, asking anyone with footage from between 12 a.m. and 9:21 a.m. to come forward.
Police Seek Witnesses And Video
Detectives are urging residents and business owners to comb through overnight home security footage, store cameras, and dashcams that might have captured something useful, as reported by FOX 7 Austin. Tips can be called in to 512-974-TIPS or submitted anonymously through Capital Area Crime Stoppers at austincrimestoppers.org. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information that leads to an arrest.
This Stretch Has Seen Recent Incidents
The 700 block of West William Cannon is a well-traveled South Austin corridor, and it has already drawn police interest in recent weeks. Earlier this month, officers were back on the same stretch for a separate crash investigation, as detailed in recent South Austin hit-and-run coverage.
How To Help Police
Anyone with information or video is asked to contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS or to submit anonymous tips to Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477, a process also highlighted by FOX 7 Austin. Investigators emphasize that the case is still in its early stages and are asking potential witnesses to preserve any footage they have and avoid circulating unverified images or speculation.
