North Austin
Coverage of North Austin in the Nexus archive.
- Man killed in north Austin homicide identified
A 43-year-old man named Zachary Page was killed in a homicide in north Austin. Police have identified him as the victim.
- Homeless man shot by driver after breaking car window with pocketknife: APD
A homeless man was shot and killed by a driver in North Austin after breaking the car's window with a pocketknife, according to the Austin Police Department.
- North Austin homicide: Austin police investigating
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in North Austin. No additional details about the incident or suspects were provided in the report.
- Police investigating homicide in Tech Ridge area of north Austin
Austin Police are investigating a homicide in the Tech Ridge area of north Austin on Friday afternoon. The incident is currently under active police investigation.
- North Austin shooting: Mother seeks justice in son's death
An 18-year-old son was shot and killed on East Braker Lane in North Austin on July 4. His mother is seeking justice for his death.
- Austin firefighters respond to apartment fire on Gessner Drive
Austin firefighters responded to an apartment fire on Gessner Drive in north Austin on Tuesday, evacuating residents as crews extinguished the blaze.
- APD asks for help identifying men in ATM robbery
Austin Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify three men linked to a series of ATM thefts in north Austin. The police have not provided specific details about the suspects or the timeline of the incidents.
- Houston men accused of burglarizing North Austin stores: APD
The Austin Police Department is seeking help to identify three Houston men linked to a series of ATM thefts in North Austin. The suspects are accused of burglarizing stores in the area.
- Man with multiple warrants arrested in North Austin: APD
A man with 10 outstanding arrest warrants was arrested by the Austin Police Department in North Austin.
- Austin neighborhood tests gunshot detection tech
A neighborhood in Austin is testing gunshot detection technology, with the program launching in north Austin mid-June. Approximately 100 people have opted into the initiative so far, according to La Cour.
- North Austin shooting: APD identifies 18-year-old victim
A late-night shooting in north Austin resulted in one man's death and another injury, identified by APD as the city's 32nd homicide of the year. The victim is an 18-year-old man.
- Black Pearl Books closing shop at end of week, owners ensure 'We aren't going away'
Black Pearl Books, a beloved north Austin bookstore, will close its brick-and-mortar shop by the end of the week. The owners have assured that the business will continue in another form.
- North Austin crash leads to lane closures, one person hurt
Two crashes in North Austin on Sunday morning resulted in one person being sent to the hospital. Lane closures lasted for several hours, according to Austin Police.
- Chicago sees at least 25 shot over Memorial Day weekend as police cancel officers' days off
At least 25 people were shot in Chicago over Memorial Day weekend, including four teenagers on the West Side. A 33-year-old man was also shot in North Austin. Police canceled officers' days off as part of the Summer Safety Strategy, while Mayor Brandon Johnson urged parents to monitor their children.