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Case: 20-0861153
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2020
Time: 7:19 p.m.
Location: 500 block of Arnulfo Alonso Way (formerly Zilker Clubhouse Road)
Deceased: Zach Ledbetter, White male, (D.O.B. 8-25-95)
On Thursday, March 26, 2020 at approximately 7:19 p.m., Austin 911 received a call of a man lying in the roadway in the 500 block of Arnulfo Alonso Way (formerly Zilker Clubhouse Road). The caller also reported the man had obvious injuries and was not breathing. Austin police, fire and Austin–Travis County EMS responded in an attempt to render aid, however the male was pronounced deceased at 7:30 p.m.
APD homicide detectives and crime scene personnel arrived to process the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.
The Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office conducted an autopsy earlier today.
The identity of the male is being withheld pending notification to next of kin.
Detectives are asking anyone with video or information about this incident to call APD Homicide at 512-974-TIPS or use the Crime Stoppers App or email the APD Homicide Unit at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov. You may remain anonymous.You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.