Police Seek Help Finding Shooter That Left Woman Dead, Three Others Injured In North Austin [UPDATE]

NORTH AUSTIN, TX -- Police seek the public's assistance in locating the suspects in an earlier shooting that left a woman dead and three more wounded in North Austin.

On Wednesday, police issued an advisory soliciting the public's aid in finding the suspects. The case stems from a shooting at about 10:40 p.m. in the 900 block of Wagon Trail. When police arrived, they found two men who had been shot and an unresponsive woman inside a building who died at the scene.

Police later discovered a fourth person with gunshot wounds, and Austin-Travis County EMS medics transported that victim to University Medical Center Brackenridge.

Suspects in the case have yet to be identified, but are described as a black male, mid to late 20s who stands about 6' 1" and weighing 180-190 lbs as well as a black female in her late 20s to early 30s, about 5' 9" and 220-240 lbs.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Tip Line at 512-477-3588 or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or text "Tip 103" + a message to CRIMES. Those with information also can submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

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From Aug. 9:

NORTH AUSTIN, TX -- A North Austin shooting Monday night has left a woman dead and three others injured, officials said.

Police said a Caucasian woman in her 40s died of a gunshot wound along the 900 block of Wagon Trail. The incident occurred at about 10:40 p.m. Monday night. Three other victims were transported to University Medical Center Brackenridge Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

"At this time, it's still unknown what exactly took place prior to officers' arrival on scene," said senior Austin Police Department officer Christopher Irwin at a press briefing close to the shooting scene. "We'll be out here to the next couple of hours trying to discover exactly what took place."

Irwin said officers at the scene were joined by officials at the Austin-Travis County Medical Examiner's office as well as members of the APD's Crime Scene Unit in the investigation.

Police said a search for suspects continues, and a helicopter has been secured to aid in the search. A perimeter has been set up and police urge people to avoid the area if possible. Some media outlets previously reported police seek three suspects, but Irwin said the number of suspects is currently unknown.

Irwin urged anyone with information to contact police. The number to call with tips is (512) 477=3588.

The officer said the incident appears to be an isolated one, and the public at large was not in any danger.