January 9, 2026
Homicide Investigation at 68 East Avenue #824
Case: 26-0050269
Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
Time: 6:55 a.m.
Location: 68 East Avenue #824
Victim (Deceased): Luke Bradburn, White male 8/17/2006
Suspect (Arrested): Maximillian Salinas, Hispanic male, 20 years of age
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On Monday, January 5, 2026, at approximately 6:55 a.m., Austin Police officers (APD) and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) responded to a report of a gunshot at the Cambria Hotel, located at 68 East Avenue #824. The caller indicated that a person had been shot. When officers arrived, they found a man, later identified as Luke Bradburn, with significant injuries. Bradburn was pronounced dead on scene at 7:33 a.m.
Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. The investigation revealed that earlier that day, Bradburn had driven a vehicle belonging to Salinas, which he crashed. Following the crash, Bradburn and the other occupants fled the scene and returned to the Cambria Hotel, where Salinas later shot Bradburn.
On January 6, 2026, Salinas was arrested and charged with Murder.
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 3rd homicide of 2026.