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Austin Police investigating suspicious death in east Austin

February 9, 2023

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was investigating a suspicious death Wednesday afternoon in east Austin.

APD said officers responded to a call shortly after noon regarding a collision in the 5800 block of Techni Center Drive.

When officers arrived, a man in his 20s was found dead inside a crashed vehicle. APD said the man had apparent bodily trauma but was unsure of what caused the trauma.

According to police, this incident was being investigated as a suspicious death; however, the incident was isolated, and there was no threat to the public.

Austin Police is investigating a suspicious death off Techni Center Drive in east Austin. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bynum)Austin Police is investigating a suspicious death off Techni Center Drive in east Austin. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bynum)Austin Police is investigating a suspicious death off Techni Center Drive in east Austin. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bynum)

During a briefing, APD said officers were still processing the scene, but more information would be provided as it becomes available.

This developing story. Check back with KXAN for updates.

 

by: Julianna Russ, Andrew Schnitker

Posted: Feb 8, 2023 / 02:06 PM CST

Updated: Feb 8, 2023 / 03:19 PM CST

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was investigating a suspicious death Wednesday afternoon in east Austin.

APD said officers responded to a call shortly after noon regarding a collision in the 5800 block of Techni Center Drive.

When officers arrived, a man in his 20s was found dead inside a crashed vehicle. APD said the man had apparent bodily trauma but was unsure of what caused the trauma.

According to police, this incident was being investigated as a suspicious death; however, the incident was isolated, and there was no threat to the public.

Austin Police is investigating a suspicious death off Techni Center Drive in east Austin. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bynum)Austin Police is investigating a suspicious death off Techni Center Drive in east Austin. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bynum)Austin Police is investigating a suspicious death off Techni Center Drive in east Austin. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bynum)

During a briefing, APD said officers were still processing the scene, but more information would be provided as it becomes available.

This developing story. Check back with KXAN for updates.

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