Overview
- Benjamin Biesecker, 53, was found with multiple gunshot wounds at a homeless encampment at 914 E Braker Lane on February 28.
- Officers were called around 8:10 a.m., and Biesecker was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:21 a.m.
- Investigators say an unidentified suspect shot Biesecker and fled the area, and no arrests have been announced.
- The case is being investigated as Austin’s 11th homicide of 2026, according to police.
- Tips can be submitted to APD at 512-974-TIPS or anonymously via Capital Area Crime Stoppers at austincrimestoppers.org or 512-472-8477 under case 26-590459.