Austin Police Identify South Austin Homicide Victim Found in Parked Car

Overview

• The victim was identified as 51-year-old Elias Mejia, found unresponsive around 9:21 a.m. on December 28 in a parked vehicle on the 700 block of West William Cannon Drive.
• Mejia was pronounced dead at the scene, and investigators say early evidence indicates he was shot.
• Police report the suspect remains at large and describe the case as Austin's 55th homicide of 2025.
• APD is asking residents and businesses to review any video or audio captured between 12:00 a.m. and 9:21 a.m. on December 28 near the scene, with a released photo of Mejia included to assist the public.
• Tips can be provided to 512-974-TIPS or anonymously through Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477 or austincrimestoppers.org, with a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.