Police investigating homicide at SE Austin apartment complex

AUSTIN, Texas — A man died early Monday after being found with traumatic injuries at a southeast Austin apartment complex, according to police.

Austin Police Department officers responded to a high-priority emergency call at approximately 11:57 p.m. Sunday in the 2300 block of Douglas Street. Officers arrived about two minutes later and found a male victim with "obvious signs of trauma," according to APD Public Information Officer Leah Ratliff.

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Officers attempted life-saving measures before the victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at approximately 12:19 a.m. Monday.

Homicide detectives are actively investigating the incident, which marks Austin's eighth homicide of the year. Authorities have not released information about potential suspects or the specific nature of the victim's injuries.

"This is pretty early on in the investigation, and the homicide unit will be releasing more information as they're able," Ratliff said during a media briefing.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the homicide tip line at 512-974-8477 or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477.