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Case: 22-1600853
Date: Thursday, June 9, 2022
Time: 2:08 p.m.
Location: 12400 block of N Lamar Blvd
Deceased: Tony Kelley, White male, born 04/09/1970
On Thursday, June 9th, 2022, at approximately 2:08 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) 911 operators received a call about a man, Tony Kelley, bleeding at the bus stop in the 12400 block of N Lamar Blvd. APD Officers and EMS responded to the scene and located Kelley, who had visible trauma. Despite life-saving measures, Mr. Kelley was pronounced dead at 2:25 p.m.
Homicide detectives and Crime Scene specialists responded to investigate the scene and interview witnesses. Homicide detectives identified a person of interest.
The Travis County Medical Examiner’s conducted an autopsy and determined the official cause of death was injuries caused by sharp force wounds. The manner of death is homicide.
This incident appears to be isolated, and there seems to be no threat to the public.
Detectives are asking anyone with information or video of the incident to call APD Homicide at 512-974-TIPS; the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), use the new Crime Stoppers App or email APD Homicide at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov. You may remain anonymous. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.
This case is being investigated as Austin’s 30th Homicide of 2022.