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Austin Police Investigate Deadly North Lamar Shooting, Seek Black Dodge

Detectives say a man in his 20s was killed near a North Austin H‑E‑B, with a dark Dodge muscle car under scrutiny.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 8 p.m. on Jan. 11 to 9504 North Lamar Blvd. after reports of multiple gunshots.
  • The victim was found with obvious trauma, life-saving efforts by police and EMS failed, and he was pronounced dead at 8:15 p.m.
  • APD believes at least two people were involved and has not released suspect identities or the victim's name.
  • Investigators are searching for a black Dodge Charger or Challenger possibly linked to the shooting, and police report no ongoing public threat.
  • Authorities asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers or the APD Homicide Unit as the case advances in a corridor recently shaken by another nearby killing.