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October 15, 2025

Homicide Investigation at 1822 Rutland Drive

City of Austin

For Immediate Release

Release Date:

October 15, 2025

Contact:

Public Information Office
512-974-5017
Case:  25-2850281

Date:  Sunday, October 12, 2025

Time:  3:11 a.m.

Location:  1822 Rutland Drive (7-Eleven)

Deceased:  Quinton Arnold, Black male, 05/23/1988

On Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 3:11 a.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a call reporting a shooting at the 7-Eleven located at 1822 Rutland Drive. When officers arrived on the scene, they located a male on the ground in the parking lot next to his vehicle who had been shot. The victim, identified as Quinton Arnold, was pronounced deceased at 4:19 a.m.
 
Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. The preliminary investigation showed that Mr. Arnold was standing outside of the 7-Eleven when a suspect vehicle pulled up, opened fire on him, struck him, and fled the scene.

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.

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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 47th homicide of 2025.