The APD responded to a "barricaded subject" situation in southeast Austin following a domestic violence incident, with a significant police presence and crisis negotiators on site.

An 18-year-old named Isaiah Atkinson was fatally shot at an Austin event center, marking the city's first homicide of 2026. Police seek public help to find the suspect.

A 43-year-old man, identified as Nickolas Paul Marchioni, died after a New Year's Day crash on West Ben White Boulevard. APD's Vehicular Homicide Unit is investigating.

A three-story apartment fire in Pflugerville caused a partial roof collapse and injured one firefighter; crews say up to two dozen units may be affected. Investigators will probe the cause once the scene is secure.

A significant law-enforcement presence closed parts of the Brushy Creek neighborhood on Saturday as deputies investigated near the 8900 block of Brushy Gate Cove. Officials asked residents to avoid the area while investigators work.

A Texas homeowner fatally shot a 15-year-old during a burglary attempt, prompting an investigation, with authorities urging information and advising vigilance against vehicle burglaries.

Georgetown police issued an arrest warrant for Justice Marquez Washington for his alleged involvement in a double homicide; he faces a capital murder charge.

A New Year's Eve shooting in Round Rock injured five juveniles, with no arrests yet; the event involved underage drinking and was promoted on social media.

The Austin Police are probing a New Year's Day party disturbance in a strip mall that left one person dead, marking the city's potential first homicide of 2026.

Two men were injured in a shooting on New Year's Day in southeast Austin, with the incident occurring near I-35 and Slaughter Lane. No arrests have been made yet.

Three individuals were arrested in Kyle, Texas for possession of stolen firearms, vehicles, and fraud-related items after confessing to thefts in Spicewood.

Governor Abbott highlights Texas's 2025 public safety initiatives, including the success of the TxROP in Houston, detainment of immigrant drivers, anti-human trafficking legislation, and measures against foreign land ownership.

Austin Police mourn K9 Jax, who died Dec. 27 after a medical complication, days before his scheduled Jan. 8 retirement. The Belgian Malinois served more than nine years with APD.