Homicide Investigation in the 2500 block of South Lamar Boulevard

Case:  26-1741625

Date:  Tuesday, June 23, 2026   
 
Time:  11:34 p.m.

Location:   2500 block of South Lamar Boulevard

Deceased victim: Roosevelt Hunter, Black male, 7/1/1966
 
On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 11:34 p.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to the call of a stabbing in the 2500 block of South Lamar Boulevard. The caller stated she had been stabbed by a Black male a few blocks away. The caller described the suspect and the location where the incident had occurred. Officers checked the area and located the Black male, later identified as Roosevelt Hunter. Hunter was found lying on the ground unresponsive and holding a knife. Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) arrived on the scene and attempted life-saving measures, but unfortunately, Hunter was pronounced deceased on scene at 12:16 a.m. The caller was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released.

APD Homicide Detectives and Austin Forensic Science Crime Scene Specialists responded to the scene. The investigation has shown that the caller was walking home down South Lamar Boulevard and was in front of the Walgreens when Roosevelt confronted her and made discriminatory statements. The caller has had previous encounters with Roosevelt, although she did not know him by name. The caller reported that Roosevelt had made similar discriminatory statements to her in the past. On this occasion, Hunter threatened her with a knife and made a statement indicating he would assault her. The caller drew her own knife in self-defense and they stabbed each other.

This is still an open investigation, and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office has been notified. At this time, due to the fact that charges have not been filed in this case, APD is not naming the caller.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Austin Police 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 30th homicide of 2026