Girl dies after being shot in head at NE Austin apartment complex

Child hospitalized after shooting at NE Austin apartment complex

Police say a girl was taken to a hospital after a shooting at a northeast Austin apartment complex.

AUSTIN, Texas - Police say a juvenile girl has died after a shooting in northeast Austin.

Investigators say several people called 9-1-1 to report multiple shots fired at the Bridge at Harris Ridge apartment complex near the intersection of E. Howard Lane and Dessau Road just after 1:30 a.m. Tuesday.

When officers arrived, they found a juvenile girl who had been shot in the head.

She was taken to Dell Children's Medical Center where she later died.

Anyone with any information should contact APD's Homicide unit at 512-974-TIPS. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.

This is Austin's 31st homicide of 2023.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Crime and Public Safety Northeast Austin