Teen Dies After Stabbing In North Austin

NORTH AUSTIN, TEXAS — Two juveniles are under arrest in connection to a double stabbing in North Austin over the weekend that left a teenager dead, police said on Sunday.

The incident occurred just before 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, along the 8100 block of Sonnet Avenue. Carson McCullough Smith, 18, died the following evening just before 8:30 p.m. after having been transferred to Dell Seton Medical Center for treatment of life-threatening injuries, police said in a press advisory.

According to media reports, Smith attended Anderson High School located a mere mile from the stabbing.

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After talking to witnesses, police were able to identify two suspects who went unidentified given their juvenile status, according to the advisory. One of the juveniles was arrested on Saturday morning while the second one was taken into custody early Sunday morning, police said. Both juveniles remain at Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center, according to police.

Police continue to investigate, and urge anyone with details to contact them. Those with information can call Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or text "Tip 103" + your message to CRIMES or use the new Crime Stoppers App or email APD Homicide at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov. Police noted those calling in with tips are able to remain anonymous. Tips also can be submitted by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android. Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or text "Tip 103" + your message to CRIMES.

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>>> Photo of Carson McCullough Smith provided by Austin Police Department