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Case: 23-0211418
Date: Saturday, January 21, 2023
Time: 9:11 p.m.
Location: 13900 block of Macquarie Drive
Deceased: Wilton Acker Black male, 08/12/1985
On Saturday, January 21, 2023, at approximately 9:11 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a shooting in the 13900 block of Macquarie Drive. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Wilton Acker with a gunshot wound. Acker was taken to a hospital, where he died on January 22.
Preliminary information shows there was a confrontation inside the residence between Acker and a second individual. A third person intervened during the altercation and shot Acker. Investigators interviewed several people who were involved, including the shooter. Further investigation determined the shooting was in self-defense. No one was arrested.
Anyone with any information or video of this case should contact APD's Homicide unit at 512-974-TIPS. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.
This case is being investigated as Austin's 7th homicide of 2023.