Homicide Investigation in the Intersection of Gardenridge Hollow and Wallace Drive

Case: 26-1281259

Date: Friday, May 8, 2026  

Time: 6:06 p.m.

Location: Intersection of Gardenridge Hollow and Wallace Drive

Deceased victim: Billy Carlisle, White male, 12/30/1984

Arrested: Hunter Buchmeyer, White male, 36 years of age 
 
On Friday, May 8, 2026, at approximately 6:04 p.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to an initial disturbance call in which the complainant could be heard yelling for someone to “get back” before the call disconnected. Shortly afterward, at approximately 6:06 p.m., multiple callers reported a shooting in the intersection of Gardenridge Hollow and Wallace Drive. The shooter, later identified as Hunter Buchmeyer, was one of the complainants and had shot the decedent, identified as Billy Carlisle. Buchmeyer then attempted CPR on Carlisle. Lifesaving efforts were attempted by Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS), but he was pronounced deceased at 6:45pm.
 
Homicide detectives and crime scene specialists responded to the scene. Preliminary investigation revealed that Carlisle was walking his dog with his son and Buchmeyer was also walking his dog. The two neighbors had prior history and a verbal altercation escalated into Buchmeyer calling 9-1-1 to report the altercation, which escalated into Buchmeyer shooting Carlisle at the intersection. Buchmeyer remained on scene.
 
There are currently no charges in this case, but it remains an open investigation.
 
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. 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 23rd homicide of 2026.