City of Austin
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Case: 19-1991920
Date: Thursday, July 18, 2019
Time: 11:16 p.m.
Location: 6407 Springdale Rd.
Deceased: Alexander A. Morgan Jr., Black male, born 06-23-1997
On Thursday, July 18, 2019, Austin 911 received a call of shots fired at the Rare Apartments. Austin police and EMS arrived on scene and located Alexander Morgan Jr. with gunshot wounds. Alexander was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where he remained in critical condition.
On Sunday, July 21, 2019, Austin Police were notified that Morgan had been declared brain dead by Dr. Coopwood at 1:33 p.m.
The Travis County Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy in the near future to determine the exact cause of death.
Based on information developed, there does not appear to be a threat to the public. Detectives continue to investigate.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or text "Tip 103" + your message to CRIMES or use the new Crime Stoppers App or email APD Homicide 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.