North Austin woke up to another grim scene early Saturday as Austin police converged on the 9200 block of North Lamar Boulevard for a homicide investigation, turning a normally busy stretch of road into an active crime scene.
Officers and homicide detectives remained on-site as investigators processed the area and worked to secure evidence. The department said its public information officer was heading to the location, with a media briefing planned but not yet scheduled. So far, police have not released any information about the victim, possible injuries, or who might be responsible.
APD is on scene of a Homicide investigation in the 9200 block of N Lamar Blvd. PIO is en route.
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) May 9, 2026
Media briefing and time is TBD.
-PIO5
APD's Initial Notice
According to the Austin Police Department, the early post on X, signed "PIO5," confirmed that the public information officer was on the way and that the time and location of a media briefing were still to be determined. The brief update did not include any details on victims, injuries, or a suspect.
Where This Happened
The 9200 block of North Lamar sits in north Austin along a heavily traveled commercial and transit corridor that has seen its share of trouble in recent years, from violent investigations to serious traffic incidents. Local coverage has highlighted multiple homicides in the broader north Austin area, including previous reporting by FOX 7 Austin.
How to Help Investigators
Anyone with information, video, or photos that might help the case is urged to contact the APD Homicide Unit tip line at 512-974-TIPS or reach Capital Area Crime Stoppers anonymously at 512-472-TIPS, according to the Austin Police Department Homicide Unit. Investigators routinely canvas nearby homes and businesses for surveillance footage and often look for cellphone video, so they are asking witnesses to hold on to any recordings.
What's Still Unknown
APD has not released the identity of any victim, the cause of death, or whether a suspect has been identified or taken into custody. The department said more information will be provided at the forthcoming media briefing. This story will be updated as officials release additional details.
