AUSTIN, Texas \u2014 An unidentified man died following an altercation at Plains Capital Bank on March 11, 2026, according to Austin Police.<\/p>\n
Officers responded to a disturbance call at 201 West 5th Street at 3:45 p.m., where they found the man lying on his back and appearing to snore. Attempts to rouse him were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at 4:46 p.m. by Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, according to a press release from the Austin Police Department.<\/p>\n
Homicide detectives and crime scene specialists determined that the man, who had previously harassed bank employees, punched a security guard in the face after being asked to leave. The guard struck back in self-defense, causing the man, who was in a wheelchair, to fall. He later got up, gathered his belongings, and laid back down on the floor, where he was found by officers and emergency services.<\/p>\n
The Travis County District Attorney\u2019s Office reviewed the case and decided no charges would be filed, deeming the incident an act of self-defense. This case is being investigated as Austin’s 15th homicide of 2026.<\/p>\n