City of Austin

Case: 26-0111074

Date: January 11, 2026

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Location: 9616 North Lamar Boulevard

Victim (Deceased): Cam Ron Perkins, Black male, 1/1/2003

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a report of multiple gunshots at 9616 North Lamar Boulevard. When officer arrived, they located the victim, later identified as Cam Ron Perkins with fatal injuries. Mr. Perkins was pronounced deceased on scene at 8:15 p.m.

Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. The preliminary investigation showed Mr. Perkins had been shot and the suspect left the scene in either a black Dodge Charger or a black Dodge Challenger.

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This case is being investigated as Austin's 4th homicide of 2026.