Austin Police

A person riding a scooter on MoPac died in a fatal crash. The incident completely shut down northbound MoPac at 45th Street, according to Austin Police.

Austin Police and SWAT responded to a Super 8 Hotel located in north Austin. The response was initiated because a person was barricaded inside one of the hotel rooms.

Austin police have issued arrest warrants for first-degree murder and tampering with evidence against an 18-year-old man accused of shooting 'a friend' more than a dozen times and dumping the body near the Colorado River. Court records state the suspect also attempted to destroy evidence.

Austin Police and SWAT responded to an incident in south Austin on Friday. This marks the second time officers and SWAT have been deployed to the same street within less than 24 hours.

Austin police are conducting a SWAT operation near the 2400 block of Monarch Drive. The incident involves a SWAT call in the area.

Two people were injured in a shooting at a Super 8 motel in south Austin. The incident occurred around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, prompting a response from Austin Police officers after a 911 call.

Austin Police released additional surveillance footage showing a different perspective of the events leading up to the shooting death of 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II. The footage was made public on Wednesday.

Austin police have released new surveillance video showing two individuals involved in a shooting and robbery that occurred on Rainey Street over the weekend.

Community members held a rally at Wooldridge Square four days after 17-year-old Williams was shot and killed by Austin police during a Friday encounter.

A months-long Austin Police investigation resulted in arrests and the seizure of mail keys, drugs, and firearms. Details were shared during a press conference.

Austin police are investigating two separate shootings in downtown Austin that occurred approximately 30 minutes apart early Sunday morning.

Police are investigating allegations of 'youth-on-youth' misconduct among players at Austin FC's developmental youth academy, leading to expulsions and suspended team activities. The academy reported the allegations to authorities in December 2025 and confirmed ongoing cooperation with law enforcement, which is not disclosing details due to the juvenile involvement.

Austin Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Rainey Street early Sunday morning. The incident took place on a popular street in the city.

Austin police are investigating a homicide in South Austin following a late-night fight that resulted in a man's death. The man died from injuries sustained during the altercation.

One person is dead following a homicide in south Austin on Dawson Road near Barton Springs Road, as reported by Austin Police. The incident occurred in the specified area, but no further details were provided in the report.

Austin Police are investigating a homicide in the Tech Ridge area of north Austin on Friday afternoon. The incident is currently under active police investigation.

Austin Police are investigating a homicide at a south Austin apartment complex that resulted in one man's death early Saturday. The incident occurred at an apartment complex in south Austin, with authorities confirming one victim.

Austin Police issued 78 hazardous citations, 17 non-hazardous citations, and 127 warnings in May. Officers contacted 10 motorcyclists but did not issue any engine noise violations.

Austin Police will provide new details about a Saturday morning shooting outside the downtown Austin YMCA during a press conference scheduled for Monday at 2 p.m.

Donald Pyle, 42, was arrested and charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing his roommate in south Austin, according to police.

Austin Police reported 3 DWI arrests and 38 citations during its Fourth of July DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative. The crackdown targeted impaired driving over the holiday weekend.

One person was shot near the Townlake YMCA in central Austin on Saturday morning, according to Austin Police. The person's injury status has not been disclosed.

Austin Police responded to a homicide investigation in south Austin early Saturday morning. Officers are currently investigating the incident in the area.

A man riding a bicycle died three days after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident in central Austin. Police are searching for the suspect.

Austin police, fire, and EMS departments will start publishing monthly reports on sworn overtime and leave use as part of efforts to develop automated public dashboards by 2027.

Austin police are investigating a death near Bolm District Park in east Austin. The incident is currently under examination by local authorities.

A man was killed and another person injured in a shooting at a north Austin shopping center, which Austin police have identified as a persistent violent crime hotspot. The incident occurred late Saturday night.

One person is dead and another is injured following a shooting at a north Austin bar near the intersection of East Braker Lane and North Interstate Highway 35 just before midnight on July 4. The incident was reported by Austin Police.

Sierra Rodriguez was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the June 24 stabbing death of 74-year-old Michael Shelton in his east Austin home. Austin police confirmed the arrest and charge related to the incident.

Austin Police (APD) are seeking assistance in locating a suspect linked to an aggravated robbery at a Walgreens in central Austin on June 20. The incident occurred at a Walgreens store in the central Austin area, and authorities are requesting public help to identify the suspect.

A welfare check in Austin led to the discovery of a 70-year-old white man found dead with 'obvious trauma.' A friend who had not heard from the victim in a week entered his home and found him deceased.

Austin police are seeking public assistance in a homicide investigation after a woman was found at a South Austin apartment complex. Detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding her death.

Austin Police are investigating a homicide in southeast Austin that occurred on Lambs Lane. The incident took place in the 5200 block of the street.

Austin Police released new details Wednesday and requested public assistance in a homicide case that occurred in southeast Austin last week. The victim is a woman, and the police have not yet identified a suspect.

Ballistics evidence connects the 2022 murder of Camnik Campbell in Austin to a Houston shooting that occurred one month later. Austin Police confirmed the link through forensic analysis.

Austin Police arrested a woman Monday following an investigation into a fatal hit-and-run that occurred June 12 in downtown Austin.

Austin police are investigating two homicides that occurred less than 24 hours apart and less than a mile apart. The incidents are being treated as separate cases but are geographically and temporally close.

A pedestrian was killed in a late-night crash on S. Congress Avenue in Austin, according to police. The driver remained at the scene while investigators review the incident.

Austin police are seeking the public's help to identify two suspects accused of stealing approximately $10,000 worth of metal from a construction site in east Austin. The suspects are wanted for the theft, which occurred at a construction site in the area.

Austin Police will increase patrols to enforce DWI laws ahead of the July 4th holiday. The initiative includes a No Refusal program to address impaired driving.