City of Austin

Case:                           25-3520245

Date:                           Thursday, December 18, 2025

Time:                           7:04 a.m.

Location:                     11100 block of Bending Bough Trail

Victim (Deceased):     Walter Connor, White male, 12/26/1950

Suspect (Arrested):    Isaiah Jackson, Black male, 22 years of age



On Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 7:04 a.m., Austin Police (APD) Officers responded to a Shoot/Stab Hotshot call in the 11100 block of Bending Bough Trail. When officers arrived on the scene, they located the victim later identified as Walter Connor, inside the residence with trauma to his body. Mr. Connor was transported to a local hospital, where he unfortunately was pronounced deceased at 7:52 a.m.

Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. The investigation showed Mr. Connor was stabbed by one of his roommates, who was identified as Isaiah Jackson. Jackson left the scene prior to the arrival of officers but returned a short time later. He was taken into custody and later charged with 1st Degree Murder.

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. 

This case is being investigated as Austin's 52nd homicide of 2025.