City of Austin

Case:                         25-2790410

Date:                         Monday, October 6, 2025

Time:                         7:42 a.m.

Location:                   8100 block of Research Boulevard

Victim (Deceased):   Unidentified female

On Monday, October 6, 2025, at 7:42 a.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a call reporting a deceased person located in a field in the 8100 block of Research Boulevard. When officers arrived on the scene, they met with the complainant and located a female on the ground, who was unresponsive and had apparent trauma. The victim, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced deceased on the scene at 7:53 a.m. 

Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. The investigation is still in the very early stages, but it appears the victim was shot in a field by an unknown suspect(s) who fled the area. Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance to identify any witnesses and suspects.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything in the area to come forward so detectives can further investigate. If you have any tips or potential evidence, please submit them by clicking here or scanning the QR code below.

Anyone with 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 calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest. 

This case is being investigated as Austin's 45th homicide of 2025.