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Austin police are investigating several recent homicides, raising concerns in the community. The incidents include fatalities at a gas station and an apartment complex, with ongoing investigations and appeals for public assistance in providing information.

Austin Police Investigate Multiple Homicides Over Recent Days

Austin police are currently investigating several homicide incidents that have occurred over the past few days, raising concerns among residents. The most recent homicide took place on Thursday night at a Shell gas station located at 2001 East Riverside Drive, near downtown Austin.

Upon responding to a “shoot/stab hotshot” call at the gas station, officers discovered a Hispanic male, aged between 30-40, suffering from severe trauma to his body. Attempts to save the victim’s life were made by the Austin-Travis County EMS and the Austin Fire Department, but he was pronounced dead at 7:21 p.m. on the same day. Police have indicated that the incident stemmed from a disturbance between two individuals, though their relationship remains unclear. One person of interest has been identified and is reportedly cooperating with law enforcement in the ongoing investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the homicide tip line at 512-477-3588 or Austin Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477.

In a separate incident, police are also investigating a homicide that occurred in southeast Austin, just before midnight. Officers received a “stab-shot hotshot” call in the 2300 block of Douglas Street, located near South Pleasant Valley Road and East Oltorf Street. Upon arrival, they found a severely wounded man lying in a parking lot. He was quickly transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. As of now, officials have not confirmed whether the victim sustained gunshot or stab wounds, but they are calling on witnesses to come forward. There have been no arrests made in connection to this case, and information about any potential suspects is currently unavailable.

Additionally, as the string of violent incidents continues, a third homicide investigation is taking place in North Austin involving a 20-year-old man identified as Xavier Jones Sr. This incident occurred on November 25 at 414 East Wonsley Drive, at the Bridge at Granada Apartments. Officers responding to the scene around 10:58 p.m. found Jones suffering from a gunshot wound inside the apartment. Preliminary investigations determined that multiple suspects gained entry into the apartment by shooting through the sliding glass door, leading to Jones being fatally wounded. Reports indicate that the suspects stole jewelry from the victim’s body before fleeing. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to reach out to the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS or the Capital Area Crime Stoppers for potential rewards.

These recent homicides have sparked alarm in the Austin community, with police increasing their focus on solving these cases and urging the public to assist with any available information. As investigations continue, authorities are dedicated to providing updates to the community and ensuring public safety in the wake of these tragic events.

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Additional Resources

• CBS Austin
• Wikipedia: Homicide
• KVUE
• Google Search: Austin homicide
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• Google Scholar: Homicide investigation
• KXAN
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Austin homicide
• Times of India
• Google News: Texas stabbing tragedy

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