Husband and wife identified as victims in southeast Austin homicide

The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in Southeast Austin.

The backstory:

APD said on June 16 at around 3:11 p.m., the 911 call center received a check welfare call from family members on a husband and wife. 

At 6:20 p.m., officers responded to the 4700 block of Oltorf Street in reference to the call. 

When officers arrived at the home, they tried to enter, but an aggressive dog delayed their entry. 

Once the dog was detained, officers entered the home. 

Officers found a man and woman injured inside the home.

The man and woman were later pronounced dead at the scene.

What you can do:

This is an ongoing investigation.

If anyone has any information, contact the Austin Police Department's Homicide Tip Line at 512-477-3588.

The Source: Information from the Austin Police Department.

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