Police ID Victim, Suspect Related To Shooting Death Of Woman In South Austin

AUSTIN, TX — Police on Monday identified the victim and suspect in a shooting death that occurred the previous Sunday.

Police reported to the 4500 block of Walton Heath Circle on Dec. 18 at about 12:23 a.m. in response to a shooting. Once there, police found Nicole Regina Volmer, 40, suffering from a gunshot wound. Police administered first aid on the woman before she was transported to a hospital where she later died.

Once the death was ruled a homicide, police learned the victim had been in an argument with her husband, Michael Richard Volmer, 42, just before her death. During the course of the argument, the man retrieved one of his firearms and fired a shot.

Volmer subsequently was charged with murder, and his bond has been set at $100,000.

Police noted the death marked the 37th murder in Austin so far this year.

An investigation into the case continues, and detectives urge anyone with information that might prove helpful to their investigation to call them at 512-477-3588 or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS. Those with information also can text "Tip 103" with information sent to CRIMES. Tips also can be submitted by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

>>> Michael Richard Volmer booking photo courtesy of Austin Police Department