Austin Police Seek Suspect in Killing of Isaiah Atkinson at North Lamar Event Center

Overview

• APD responded at 1:28 a.m. on Jan. 1 to 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. #B148, where Isaiah Atkinson was found with chest trauma and pronounced dead at 1:45 a.m.
• Investigators say Atkinson was attending a party at an event center when a disturbance ended with him being shot inside the venue.
• Police believe the shooter is unknown and remains at large as the homicide investigation continues.
• The case is logged as 26-0010220 and is being investigated as Austin’s first homicide of 2026.
• Authorities urge residents and attendees to share surveillance, phone, or social media footage and to submit tips to 512-974-TIPS or Capital Area Crime Stoppers, with a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.