Man killed in deadly Austin shooting

Fox - 7 Austin
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Nov 6, 2026
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Jay Wheeler was working his shift at Midas
when he says he heard gunshots across the street Thursday morning.
We just heard two shots come and echo through the back over there.
And then next thing you know,
you just see all the police coming up, sirens.
Taping off, you know, you can only assume what happened.
Austin police says around 1130, a caller pumping her gas called 911
after hearing a verbal altercation from behind the gas station,
followed by gunshots.
Wheeler says the area is usually busy with people coming and going.
There was a cop here yesterday
with homeless people tripping on the bus right here.
It's all it's every day. Honestly, nothing like this though. Nothing.
No homicides. Just like a lot of police interactions coming around.
APD says the suspect also called police to report what happened.
The victim was taken to the hospital where he later died.
Police say the two men do not appear to know each other,
but the victim was known to APD.
We've just had several calls on the individual. He's known to APD.
We've had several interactions with this individual.
Police identifying the victim as a black man in his 60s.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic man in his 20s.
He was detained and is cooperating with the investigation.
Now officers are working to determine what led up
to the deadly interaction.
We have APD officers, we have our crime scene specialists canvassing
the area, looking for surveillance, looking for witnesses.
This is...
And again, just trying to piece what took place here this morning.
APD believes this to be an isolated incident
and say there's no ongoing threat to the public.
For Wheeler, who frequently visits the gas station,
it's a reminder of how quickly things can change.
I go to the gas station, if it's open,
be way more aware of the surroundings.
