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Man killed, robbed by suspects in North Austin shooting: APD

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Published  December 3, 2024 5:11pm CST
North Austin
FOX 7 Austin

The Brief

    • APD identifies man killed in North Austin shooting
    • The victim was shot and killed as multiple suspects were trying to break into the apartment
    • Suspects then stole jewelry from the victim's body before leaving

AUSTIN, Texas - A man killed in a shooting, and then robbed, in North Austin was identified by the Austin Police Department.

Police said on Nov. 25, around 10:58 p.m., officers responded to a shoot/stab hot shot call at 414 East Wonsley Drive, the Bridge at Granada Apartments.

When officers arrived, they found a body with a gunshot wound inside the home. He was later identified as Xavier Jones Jr., 20.

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Homicide at North Austin apartment complex

The Austin Police Department is investigating an overnight homicide at an apartment complex in the 400 block of East Wonsley Drive.

An initial investigation showed multiple suspects forced entry into the apartment by shooting the sliding glass door, shooting and killing Jones in the process. 

The suspects then stole jewelry from Jones' body before leaving.

Anyone with 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 calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.

The Source: Information from the Austin Police Department