Man arrested for murder after shooting, killing victim in North Austin
Steven Rippley, 39
AUSTIN, Texas - A man was arrested for shooting and killing another man in North Austin, police said.
Austin police said on Monday, Nov. 25, around 1:40 p.m., officers responded to a shooting at 1212 W Parmer Lane. The caller, later identified as 39-year-old Steven Rippley, said he shot someone under the bridge.
When officers arrived, they found a victim with gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead on the scene.
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The investigation showed Rippley had a history with the victim, which appeared to be an ongoing feud. Rippley claimed the victim had threatened him with a rock in his hand, then he shot the victim multiple times.
Rippley was arrested for murder and booked into the Travis County Jail.
The Source: Information from the Austin Police Department