APD: Woman shot to death after fight between two groups of hurricane evacuees
AUSTIN, Texas - Police are investigating a deadly shooting in downtown Austin in which a woman was shot after a fight between two groups of hurricane evacuees.
Austin police say responded to multiple fight calls at around 12:30 a.m. to the intersection of East Sixth and Brazos Street. The calls said that about 60 people were fighting in the street.
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When officers arrived they found a woman on the ground. She was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center where she was later pronounced dead at just after 1 a.m.
Homicide detectives and crime scene specialists arrived to process the scene. Detectives are interviewing witnesses and also are canvassing the area for video.
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Officials say that the information gathered so far indicates that two groups of hurricane evacuees, one from Port Arthur and one from Beaumont, got into an argument and a large fight ensued. Individuals from both parties produced handguns.
One person fired and struck a woman experiencing homelessness who happened to be nearby. She was not involved.
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Detectives are asking anyone with information to call APD Homicide at 512-974-TIPS (8477), email them at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov, use the anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-TIPS (8477) or use the Crime Stoppers App. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.