2 Dead In North Austin Murder-Suicide

AUSTIN, TX — Police on Friday identified the two people who were found dead of gunshot wounds this week in what appears to be a murder-suicide case stemming from domestic violence.

Reports of a shooting on Monday, Nov. 4, led police to an apartment at 2018 W. Rundberg Lane just before 8:10 p.m., officials wrote in a press advisory. Upon arrival, medics found Amira R. Mahler, 23, and Travis Dean Ford, 28, dead of gunshot wounds, police said.

Based on preliminary findings, police said the incident appears to be the result of domestic violence. The Travis County Medical Examiner ruled Ford's death a suicide and Mahler's a homicide, according to the police advisory.

No further details were shared, and police stressed they would not be conducting media interviews on the case.

As detectives continue to investigate, they 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 tips have the option to remain anonymous. Tips also can be submitted by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.