A stretch of the northbound South Interstate 35 service road turned into an active crime scene Wednesday as Austin police launched a homicide investigation in the 7700 block of the frontage road.
Officers shut down the area while crime scene teams moved in, combing the roadside for evidence and talking with anyone who might have seen or heard something. Traffic on the frontage road was diverted as the investigation unfolded.
Details were initially scarce, but officials confirmed that homicide detectives were on scene and that a media briefing was expected later in the afternoon. According to KXAN, the Austin Police Department scheduled that briefing for about 4:30 p.m.
Police Response And Next Steps
APD public information officers staged near the scene while investigators processed the area and canvassed nearby spots for witnesses and video. The City of Austin’s police news page notes that homicide detectives routinely ask anyone with photos or video from around the time of the incident to hang on to those files and contact the homicide unit so investigators can review them. Staging information and briefing times are shared through the Austin Police Department.
How This Fits Into Recent South Austin Activity
The call comes on the heels of a busy run of violent incidents in parts of South Austin, including a cluster of shootings in mid-May that was significant enough for investigators to release a formal timeline. Reporting by KUT outlines how detectives have been handling several related cases in the area.
What Neighbors And Drivers Should Expect
Drivers in the area should plan for delays and a heavy police presence along the I-35 frontage while detectives document the scene, collect evidence, and clear the roadway. Authorities are urging anyone who noticed unusual activity nearby or who captured video on dashcams, doorbell cameras, or phones to preserve that footage and contact investigators.
Officials are expected to release more details after APD’s briefing and as the investigation progresses. For ongoing updates on this case, check the Austin Police Department news page and coverage from KXAN.
