AUSTIN, Texas — A shooting in North Austin left one person dead Tuesday morning.
At 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 10, the Austin Police Department (APD) received a call regarding a shooting in the 1400 block of South Meadows Drive. Once on the scene, officers encountered a man on the sidewalk who had been shot.
The deceased was identified as 37-year-old Gavin Wood.
Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) were also on scene and performed life-saving measures on the man, but he later died on the scene.
APD stated that officers were able to gather information regarding the suspect and got in contact with them over the phone. Officers believe that the suspect knew the victim. They are currently in police custody.
The suspect was identified as 35-year-old Eric Lamountain. He has been charged with first-degree murder.
This is the third homicide of the year, according to APD. Investigators do not believe that this incident poses a threat to the public.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident are encouraged to call the APD Crime Stoppers line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS).
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.