Reward offered as Austin police search for murder suspect

Christian M. Meroney, 32. (APD)

Austin police are searching for a murder suspect after a deadly shooting at a South Lamar apartment complex. 

APD said they received a call on Monday afternoon about shots fired at the Post South Lamar Apartments. When police arrived they found 32-year-old Christian Meroney with serious injuries. Police said Meroney died on the scene. 

His death has been ruled a homicide and officials said he died from a gunshot wound. 

Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at the Homicide Tip Line at 512-477-3588 or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS. 

Officials are offering a $1,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible. 

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