City of Austin
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Case: 23-0501190
Date: Sunday, February 19, 2023
Time: 8:37 p.m.
Location: 600 block of E 6th Street
Deceased: Anthony Brown, Black male, 27-years-old
On Sunday, February 19, 2023, at approximately 8:37 p.m., the Austin Police Department (APD) received a call of a shooting in the 600 block of E. 6th Street. Someone called 9-1-1 stating they heard multiple gunshots and could see an individual lying on the ground. APD officers arrived on the scene and located Anthony Brown. Brown had been shot and was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center. Brown was later pronounced deceased at 9:17 p.m.
Investigators believe this is an isolated incident with no threat to the public. The investigation is still ongoing.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-TIPS (8477). A reward up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.
This case is being investigated as Austin's 15th homicide of 2023.