AUSTIN, Texas — One person was killed near Downtown Austin Sunday following reports of a disturbance.
Officers responded just after midnight Sunday to 401 Dawson Road for reports of a disturbance and a call that a male had appeared to have been injured following an altercation.
Witnesses coming out of Butler Park reportedly called officials after they saw the victim stumbling near the area. They then attempted to assist the victim until officials arrived.
Officers arrived on scene and an adult male with what they described as “obvious signs of trauma to his body.” Life-saving measures were attempted, but the victim was pronounced deceased.
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Officers stated that they believe only two people were involved including the deceased victim. Homicide detectives are investigating and witnesses are speaking to officials.
There is no reported danger to the public, and one person of interest was speaking with detectives.
The incident is being investigated as Austin’s 37th homicide of 2026.