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Rash of Homicides Plague Southeast Austin, APD Investigates
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Rash of Homicides Plague Southeast Austin, APD Investigates

The Austin Police Department has identified the victim of a Saturday homicide as 50-year-old Feliciano Alvarado-Lajuj. Alvarado-Lajuj died from gunshot wounds after being taken to the hospital. The shooting occurred in southeast Austin, and police believe he was shot in a parking lot by a suspect who fled the scene. This incident is being investigated as Austin's 53rd homicide of 2023. Authorities are urging anyone with information or video footage to contact the APD's Homicide unit or submit tips anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.

Fatal Homicide Reported in Southeast Austin
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Fatal Homicide Reported in Southeast Austin

One person has been killed in a homicide in southeast Austin, according to the Austin Police Department. The incident occurred at an apartment complex, and the victim was found with injuries and later pronounced dead at the hospital. Homicide investigators are conducting a preliminary investigation and interviews, but no information on suspects has been released yet. The police believe this was an isolated incident and that there is no further threat to the public.

"APD Officer Injured in Southeast Austin Shooting Incident"
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"APD Officer Injured in Southeast Austin Shooting Incident"

A suspect has been taken into custody after an Austin police officer was shot in a southeast Austin neighborhood. The officer was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred after a report of gunshots, prompting a large police presence in the area. The Austin Police Department confirmed the officer-involved shooting and stated that a briefing will be held later.

"APD Launches Homicide Investigation in South Austin After Body Discovery"
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"APD Launches Homicide Investigation in South Austin After Body Discovery"

Austin Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man's body was found with obvious trauma off East Ben White Boulevard in southeast Austin. The body was discovered by a woman in a wooded area near Saint Peter Apostle Church, and it is unclear if the man was homeless. Police believe this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing, and all lanes on East Ben White remain open.

String of Violent Deaths Plague Austin
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String of Violent Deaths Plague Austin

A man was killed and a woman was injured in a shooting incident in southeast Austin, according to Austin Police. The woman called the police and reported that she believed her friend was dead. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, while the woman was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No one has been arrested yet.