APD said a driver shot and killed 42-year-old Zachary Page after he produced a pocket knife, which he used to break the vehicle’s window.
AUSTIN, Texas — Police have identified a man killed in a shooting near Interstate 35 in northeast Austin on Friday.
According to the Austin Police Department (APD), 42-year-old Zachary Page died in the incident, which happened at 2:38 p.m. in the 12200 block of the North I-35 service road on the northbound side, near the intersection with Tech Ridge Boulevard.
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APD said a caller reported a shooting involving a driver and a person experiencing homelessness. The shooter also called 911 to report the shooting.
Page was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead at 3:26 p.m.
The driver remained on the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
Investigators believe Page was standing along the side of the interstate asking for spare change. Witnesses told police they saw Page banging on the shooter’s vehicle.
According to police, Page produced a folding pocket knife, which he used to break the window of the vehicle. The driver then shot him.
The driver was interviewed by detectives and has since been released. No charges have been filed at this time.
The Travis County District Attorney’s Office has been notified of the incident and will review the evidence after the investigation is complete. Because charges have not been filed, APD is not naming the suspect.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact APD at 512-974-TIPS. You can also submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.
This case is being investigated as Austin’s 36th homicide of 2026.