Man killed in Downtown Austin shooting identified; police investigating

Austin police investigating homicide in Downtown Austin

Police responded to a shots fired call around 8:30 p.m. Sunday near 5th Street and Red River where they found one man dead and another injured.

AUSTIN, Texas - A 27-year-old is dead after a shooting in Downtown Austin, police said.

Austin police said on Feb. 19, around 8:37 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 600 block of E. 6th Street.

A caller stated they heard multiple gunshots and could see a person lying on the ground.

APD officers arrived on the scene and found 27-year-old Anthony Brown. Brown had been shot and was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center. Brown was later pronounced deceased at 9:17 p.m.

Investigators believe this is an isolated incident with no threat to the public. The investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-TIPS (8477). A reward up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.

This case is being investigated as Austin's 15th homicide of 2023.

Downtown Crime and Public Safety