Austin police identify man killed in northwest Austin shooting
Austin police are investigating a homicide near Bull Creek after a man was found shot and killed in northwest Austin on Friday.
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By KXAN News on May 8, 2026 at 9:30 PM EDT
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May 16, 2026 at 5:09 AM EDT
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Austin police are investigating a homicide that occurred in northwest Austin on Friday.
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The shooting took place near Bull Creek.
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Police have identified the male victim.
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No suspect or motive has been confirmed publicly.
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The investigation remains ongoing.
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8 days ago
Police investigate homicide in northwest Austin Friday
“KXAN reported the initial police response to the homicide, focusing on the active investigation in northwest Austin.”
Read original source5 days ago
Northwest Austin shooting: Police identify man killed near Bull Creek
“The Austin American-Statesman followed up with the victim identification and the specific location near Bull Creek.”
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Northwest Austin shooting: Police identify man killed near Bull Creek
May 11, 8:00 PM
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