Homicide Investigation in the 5100 block of Lambs Lane

Case:  26-1750618

Date:  Wednesday, June 24, 2026   
 
Time:  11:17 a.m.

Location:  5100 block of Lambs Lane

Deceased victim: Michael Shelton, White male, 09/01/1951
 
On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 11:17 a.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a Check Welfare call in the 5100 block of Lambs Lane. The caller, a friend of Michael Shelton, stated that he went to check on Mr. Shelton and located him deceased. Officers arrived on the scene and located Mr. Shelton in the home with trauma to his body that was incompatible with life. Mr. Shelton was pronounced deceased on the scene at 11:29 a.m. 

APD Homicide Detectives and Austin Forensic Science Crime Scene Specialists responded to the scene. The investigation has shown that Mr. Shelton was stabbed multiple times causing his death. The suspect then fled the scene.

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. 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 31st homicide of 2026.