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Austin Police Identify Victim in City’s 16th Homicide of 2026

Police say the gunman fled on foot after the attack.

Overview

  • Officers responded to the 4700 block of Loyola Lane around 5 p.m. Sunday after reports of gunfire.
  • Police identified the victim as Nicholas Zarate, who was found with a gunshot wound and pronounced dead at 5:28 p.m.
  • Investigators say a suspect shot Zarate during a disturbance and then fled on foot.
  • Detectives and crime scene specialists collected evidence, reviewed nearby video, and interviewed witnesses.
  • Police ask for tips at 512-974-TIPS or through Crime Stoppers, which offers up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest.