Austin police were investigating a homicide in central Austin on Thursday afternoon, with the probe centered in the 3900 block of Guadalupe Street, just north of 38th Street. The department had not released details about a victim or possible suspect as the investigation unfolded.
According to KXAN, officials were expected to release more information later Thursday. The station reported the investigation's location near 38th Street but did not specify what led police to classify the death as a homicide.
West 6th Closure Reported March 1, 2026
In a March 1, 2026, post on X, the Austin Police Department said West 6th Street between Guadalupe Street and North Lamar Boulevard was closed to all traffic because of an ongoing police investigation. “Due to an ongoing police investigation, West 6th Street from Guadalupe Street to North Lamar Boulevard is closed to all traffic. Please avoid the area and identify alternate routes,” the department wrote on X
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The duration of the March 1 closure and any connection to Thursday’s homicide investigation near Guadalupe Street were unclear. FOX 7 Austin also confirmed that police were investigating a death near Guadalupe Street Thursday, noting that the story would be updated as more details became available.
Investigation Remains Active
As of Thursday afternoon, Austin police had not confirmed the identity of the person who died or described the circumstances surrounding the death. The department's statement that further information would be released later in the day had not yet been followed by additional updates from officials.
In its March 1 post, the department urged drivers to avoid the closed section of West 6th Street and seek alternate routes. This is a developing story, and further details are expected as Austin police continue their work near Guadalupe Street.
