City of Austin
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Contact: APD Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Case: 22-2370273
Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022
Time: 7:13 a.m.
Location: 2201 Barton Springs Rd.
Deceased: Camnik Eugene Campbell, Black male, 01/04/95
Suspect: Unknown
On Thursday, August 25, 2022, at approximately 7:13 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a call regarding a suspicious vehicle near Barton Springs Pool, located at 2201 Barton Springs Rd. Upon arriving on the scene, officers found a deceased male victim, Camnik Eugene Campbell. Campbell was pronounced deceased at 7:42 a.m. by Dr. Escott.
During the on-scene investigation, it was determined Campbell was shot. The investigation is still active and ongoing. Detectives believe this to be an isolated incident with no threat to the public.
**Although the homicide on August 24 at Auditorium Shores and this homicide are isolated incidents, APD will be increasing patrols in all city parks to help deter violent crimes.**
Investigators are asking for the public for assistance and to come forward with any information.
Anyone with information or video of the incident should call APD Homicide at 512-974-TIPS; the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), use the new Crime Stoppers App, or email APD Homicide at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov. You may remain anonymous.
This case is being investigated as Austin's 52nd homicide of 2022.