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1 killed in North Austin homicide Saturday afternoon

The homicide occurred in the 7800 block of North Lamar Boulevard, near US 183.

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) is investigating a homicide that occurred Saturday afternoon in North Austin.

According to preliminary information provided by APD, the incident occurred just after 2 p.m. Police said one person was shot in a shopping center parking lot in the 7800 block of North Lamar Boulevard, near Guadalupe Street and Research Boulevard, after "a disturbance" between two people.

First responders with APD, the Texas Department of Public Safety and Austin-Travis County EMS attempted life-saving measures, but the victim died on the scene just after 2:30 p.m.

APD said there is no ongoing threat to the public.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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