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Over 3 dozen bodies found in, around Lady Bird Lake since 2022: data
The Brief Another body has been found in Lady Bird Lake, potentially that of a teenage paddleboarder Over three dozen bodies have been found in and around the lake since 2022, data show AUSTIN, Texas - Another body has been found at Lady Bird Lake. What we know The body was found around 7 a.m. by a paddleboarder near Riverside Drive and South Lamar. Police say that a person called 911 to report that they saw the body near the Butler Hike and Bike Trail. While there is currently no positive identification, Austin police believe the body is likely that of a teenage boy who went missing on Sunday. A preliminary investigation into his disappearance shows that the teenager was with his family on kayaks and paddleboards in the lake. The teen got out of his kayak to stand in shallow water; however, investigators say that he was not wearing a life jacket and had unknowingly been standing near an underwater shelf. Underwater shelves are a sudden drop-off in the lake, and the teen either stepped or slipped off and did not resurface. His kayak was later recovered with his life jacket and backpack still on it. The body found in the lake was wearing the same clothes and looked to be the same demographic as the missing teen, but identification is still pending, says APD. What they're saying "Another paddleboarder was here out on Lady Bird Lake and notified us that it appeared that an individual was deceased and floating on Lady Bird Lake," said Corporal Jose Mendez of the Austin Police Department. By the numbers Data obtained by FOX 7 Austin shows that at least 38 bodies have been found in or around Lady Bird Lake since 2022. Of those, 30 were male, and just over 60 percent were between 30 and 49 years old. Only two were teenagers, including the body found on Tuesday. In the past three years, the causes of death have been mainly attributed to accidental drownings. Second is suicide, as well as drug overdoses, and natural causes. Only one case has been ruled a murder; about half a dozen of these cases remain unknown. Dig deeper The Austin Police Department continues to reiterate that there is no reason for them to believe these deaths are connected. Police have also found no reason to suspect foul play, and there were no trauma wounds on the corpse of the most recent body. The Source Information in this report comes from reporting by FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt and data obtained by FOX 7 Austin.
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4 days ago
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Austin officer-involved shooting: Suspect hospitalized
The Brief An officer-involved shooting took place in North Austin late Saturday after a police pursuit of a stolen vehicle. Police said the suspect crashed the stolen car, then shot at an officer; the officer returned fire, injuring the suspect, who is now in custody. No officers were injured; one person from a vehicle hit by the suspect sustained minor injuries. AUSTIN - An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting that happened in North Austin late Saturday night. What we know Late Saturday night in the 700 block of West Anderson Lane service road, Austin Police attempted to pull over a vehicle that was reported stolen. The driver of the vehicle did not stop, and the officer initiated a pursuit. A short time later, the stolen vehicle crashed into another vehicle that was not involved. One person from that vehicle was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. After the crash, the driver of the stolen vehicle shot at an officer, police officials say. The officer returned fire and shot the suspect in the clavicle. Officials say the driver followed commands after being shot. The suspect was taken to the hospital for their injuries and is in police custody. No officers were injured in this shooting. The Texas Department of Public Safety and Austin Police are investigating. What we don't know Law enforcement officials did not release the name of the suspect. The Source Information in this article is from the Austin Police Department.
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17-05-2025
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ATCEMS: 1 dead, 2 injured after crash on East Riverside Drive
AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after crash that happened on East Riverside Drive in southeast Austin Saturday, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. The Austin Police Department and Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the crash in the 2300 block of East Riverside Drive shortly before 4 p.m.. APD said on social media both directions were closed to drivers between Burton Drive and Willow Creek. One person was pronounced dead on the scene, according to ATCEMS medics. Additionally, one adult patient was transported to Dell Seton with not life-threatening injuries, and another person refused transport, medics said. Drivers should expect delays, as well as seek alternate routes. No other details were available Saturday. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17-05-2025
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Austin police fatally shoot man in wheelchair holding replica gun
The Brief A man in a wheelchair was shot and killed by Austin police on Saturday morning. Austin Police say the man did not listen to commands and pointed a gun at an officer. The man's gun was later found to be a Glock replica BB gun, according to police. AUSTIN - Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that killed a man in a wheelchair in South Austin. What we know Police say they received calls around 9:50 a.m. for a man blocking traffic in a wheelchair on West William Cannon Drive, not far from Menchaca Road. 911 callers told dispatchers that the person pointed a gun at them. When officers arrived at the scene, they were told the man had a gun in his lap. One of the officers also reported seeing the gun. An officer gave the man multiple commands to drop the gun. Police say the suspect then pointed the gun at the officer and the officer fired six rounds, killing the man. The gun that was recovered from the scene was found to be a Glock replica BB gun, according to police. No officers were injured. What we don't know Austin police say they will release more information about the shooting on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. The name of the man who was shot has not been released. What they're saying "No officer comes to work, gets ready, puts his uniform on, walks out the door, wanting to be involved in an officer-involved shooting. These take their toll mentally on these officers and what they go through here," said Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis. "To have a gun pointed at you, that's the ramifications of that." What you can do Austin police are the public to share any photos or videos with the department through this link. Anyone with "detailed information" about the shooting can email or call 512-974-5032. The Source Information in this article comes from the Austin Police Department.
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17-05-2025
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Police arrest, charge man with murder after stabbing fellow passenger on CapMetro bus
Austin police have arrested a man accused of stabbing a fellow CapMetro bus passenger in the neck and killing him Wednesday. APD and Austin-Travis County EMS received a call at 6:45 p.m. from a witness who said a man was stabbed while riding the bus. When police arrived at the 500 block of South Lamar Boulevard, authorities located Akshay Gupta, 30, with trauma to his neck, according to police. Despite life-saving efforts, Gupta died on the scene at 7:30 p.m. Police say witnesses told detectives the suspect, Deepak Kandel, 31, was sitting next to the victim when the suspect stabbed the victim in the neck without provocation. Once the bus was stopped, witnesses said Kandel calmly exited the bus with the other passengers and walked away from the scene, according to police. Authorities said they were able to arrest Kandel shortly thereafter. According to police, Kandel admitted to stabbing Gupta because he resembled his uncle. Kandel has been charged with first degree murder and remains in Travis County Jail. CapMetro has asked anyone needing to retrieve personal items left on the bus as a result of the incident should contact customer service at (512) 474-1200 for have asked anyone with information to contact APD at (512) 974-TIPS or by visiting or calling (512) 472-8477. This case is being investigated as Austin's 25th homicide of 2025. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Man arrested, charged with murder of fellow Austin bus passenger
