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Man shot, killed at northeast Austin apartment complex, police say

The APD said preliminary information suggests the shooting stemmed from an argument between neighbors.

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) is investigating what they're calling a "suspicious death" in northeast Austin on Thursday.

Police responded at approximately 9:15 a.m. to 9345 E. U.S. 290, which is the Eryngo Hills apartment complex. The APD said the 911 call indicated a man had been shot at the apartment complex. When officers arrived, they found a man with gunshot wounds by an apartment door. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:47 a.m., APD said.

The APD said the shooting death appears to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public. Police have a person of interest in custody. The person of interest and a witness were transported to the APD for questioning, officials said.

The victim was identified on Friday as Reginald O'Neal Hodge, 30. Police did not identify a suspect or say if the person of interest has been charged.

The APD said preliminary information suggests the shooting stemmed from an argument between neighbors. The cause of death was ruled homicide by gunshot wounds.

Anyone with extra information regarding this incident is asked to contact APD at 512-477-3588 or APD Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS (8477).

This is Austin's 14th homicide of 2022, according to APD.

Suspicious death at 9345 E US 290 SVRD EB (Eryngo Hills Apartment Complex)

Posted by Austin Police Department on Thursday, February 24, 2022

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