Car crashes through emergency room, 10 people injured, one dead

AUSTIN, TX – A tragic incident unfolded at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center’s emergency room on Tuesday when a sedan plowed into the facility, resulting in one fatality and five injuries. The driver of the car, who lost his life in the collision, was confirmed dead by local authorities. The Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) reported the incident via social media, noting that it occurred at approximately 5:38 p.m. The vehicle’s impact left …

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Suspected serial killer may have more victims

AUSTIN, TX – Raul Meza Jr., a suspected serial killer, turned himself in to the police last year, saying, “I think you are looking for me.” Since then, he has been held in a Texas jail, accused of the strangulation murder of 65-year-old Gloria Lofton in 2019 and the capital murder of former probation officer Jesse Fraga, 80, in 2023. While Meza has not yet faced trial for these crimes, law enforcement continues to probe …

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One dead, several injured in police shooting

AUSTIN, TX – A shooting incident in Downtown Austin left one man dead and several others wounded, according to local law enforcement. Officials from the Austin Police Department (APD) stated that the shooting incident unfolded on East 6th Street late Saturday night when an armed man attempted to enter a bar. Upon recognizing the armed man, a bar employee alerted APD officers who approached the suspect. Reportedly, the man brandished his firearm, aiming it at …

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Shooting spree leaves 6 dead, 3 wounded

AUSTIN, TX – A series of deadly shootings spanning two Texas counties has left six people dead and three injured, including two police officers. The male suspect in the case is now in police custody, facing charges of capital murder. Details about the suspect and his motives weren’t released at the time. Interim Austin Police Chief Robin Henderson reported the arrest of the suspect. The alleged shooter fled from a confrontation involving gunfire with a …

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Six people killed in Texas shooting spree

AUSTIN, TX – A series of fatal shootings that spanned across two Texas counties on Tuesday has led to the arrest of a suspect, officials reported. The violent episodes claimed the lives of six individuals and injured three others, including two police officers. The man in custody, whose identity and motive are yet to be disclosed, is facing capital murder charges, with additional charges likely to be imposed, according to Austin’s Interim Police Chief Robin …

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SWAT officer and gunman killed in shootout where two hostages were dead

AUSTIN, TX – Early Saturday, a tense standoff in Austin, Texas, ended in tragedy when a barricaded gunman, holding three hostages, fatally shot a SWAT officer before being killed on site, according to local authorities. The incident escalated around 4 a.m. when police forced entry into the residence, discovering two additional victims deceased within the home after exchanging fire with the suspect. Interim Austin Police Chief Robin Henderson provided details to the media gathered at …

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Man arrested for setting woman on fire

AUSTIN, TX – A shocking crime that rocked an upscale Austin suburb earlier this fall has led to an arrest. Melissa Davis, 33, was found burning alive on the side of Mesa Drive near Cat Mountain Drive on September 29. Responding to a 911 call about a nearby grassfire, firefighters made the horrifying discovery. Andrew Alexander Cole, 45, was arrested by authorities on October 25. He faces a felony count of tampering with physical evidence …

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Man swindled out of twelve thousand dollars after night out in Austin

AUSTIN, TX – A local Austin resident, only known by his first name, Steve, claims a night out with friends turned into a financial nightmare when he allegedly was drugged and subsequently robbed. The unsettling incident has spurred a renewed caution to Austin’s nightlife-goers. Steve recounted an evening in Downtown Austin, noting that he had been at Estelle’s, a popular cocktail bar on 4th Street, and one of his last memories was informing his cousin …

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Woman found burned alive on the side of the road

AUSTIN, TX – A horrifying discovery was made by firefighters in an affluent Austin, Texas suburb last month when they encountered a woman engulfed in flames along the side of the road. The victim, identified as Melissa Davis, 33, was found near the intersection of Mesa Drive and Cat Mountain Drive on the morning of September 29. Responding to a 911 call reporting a grassfire, firefighters stumbled upon this gruesome scene, leaving Davis’s devastated family …

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Two bodies in six weeks discovered in Austin’s Lady Bird Lake

The recent discovery of a second body in Lady Bird Lake has left the people of Austin in shock and spurred the city to take action. On Saturday, March 31st, the Austin Police Department reported 33-year-old Jonathan Honey, visiting the city from Washington D.C. for a bachelor party, missing. He was last seen on Rainey Street at a food truck. The now-infamous area is home to renovated houses which have been turned into bungalow bars, …

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