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Arrest made in shooting death of man during an argument in Southeast Austin

By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
Published  August 8, 2023 10:24pm CDT
Southeast Austin
FOX 7 Austin

1 found dead in Southeast Austin

One person was found dead in Southeast Austin. Austin police said they are investigating.

AUSTIN, Texas - Austin police have made an arrest in a Southeast Austin homicide.

On Tuesday, August 8, police responded to a shooting on Lee Hill Drive near Hoeke Lane, close to the airport.

When officers arrived, they found 54-year-old Isaias Martinez with several gunshot wounds. He died a short time later.

Jorge Flores-Duran has been charged with murder in the shooting death of Isaias Martinez. (Austin Police Department)

The suspect, 60-year-old Jorge Flores-Duran was still on scene, and police say he admitted to shooting Martinez during an argument.

Police say they knew each other. 

Flores-Duran was arrested and charged with 1st Degree Felony Murder. He is currently being held at the Travis County Jail.

If you have information, 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 calling 512-472-8477.