Man, Woman Dead In South Austin Murder-Suicide

SOUTH AUSTIN, TX — Two people were found shot to death in South Austin early Friday in what appears to have been a murder-suicide between an estranged couple.

The incident occurred at the Valero gas station at 6306 E. Riverside Dr. just after 5:30 a.m. Upon arrival, police found two people with mortal bullet wounds. In the course of their investigation, police determined Florencio Felix Barron, 43, shot himself after having shot Veneranda Martinez-Gutierrez, 36.

After interviewing witnesses, detectives learned Barron was the deceased woman's common law husband. He is said to have approached the car the woman was in before shooting her and then taking his own life.

As they continue their investigation, detectives urge anyone with video or information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers at (512) 472-TIPS or use the new Crime Stoppers App or email APD Homicide at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov. Those submitting information have the option to remain anonymous, police said. Tips also can be submitted by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.

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