UPDATE: APD Seeks Community Assistance with Homicide Investigation at 9616 North Lamar Boulevard

UPDATE:

APD Homicide Detectives conducted an extensive video canvas and the vehicle that the suspect left the scene in has been identified as a black 2021 Dodge Charger Scat Pack. Further investigation has found the vehicle was stolen in Williamson County on January 5, 2026.

This particular Dodge Charger has a durable automotive gray vinyl on the hood.

If you were in the area on the date of this homicide and remember seeing this vehicle, please contact the APD Homicide Unit at 512-974-TIPS. If you have any additional tips or potential evidence, please submit them by clicking here or scanning the QR code below.

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.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

Case: 26-0111074

Date: January 11, 2026

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Location: 9616 North Lamar Boulevard

Victim (Deceased): Cam Ron Perkins, Black male, 1/1/2003

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a report of multiple gunshots at 9616 North Lamar Boulevard. When officer arrived, they located the victim, later identified as Cam Ron Perkins with fatal injuries. Mr. Perkins was pronounced deceased on scene at 8:15 p.m.

Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. The preliminary investigation showed Mr. Perkins had been shot and the suspect left the scene in either a black Dodge Charger or a black Dodge Challenger.

If you have any tips or potential evidence, please submit them by clicking here or scanning the QR code below.

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 4th homicide of 2026.