Homicide Investigation in the 700 block of West William Cannon Drive

Case:                             25-3620477   

Date:                             Monday, December 28, 2025

Time:                             9:21 a.m.

Location:                       700 block of West William Cannon Drive 

Victim (Deceased):       Elias Mejia, Hispanic male, 7/20/1974

On Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 9:21 a.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to the call of an unresponsive male in a parked vehicle in the 700 block of West William Cannon Drive. When officers arrived on the scene, they located the male, later identified as Elias Mejia, who was not breathing. Unfortunately, Mr. Mejia was pronounced deceased several minutes later.  

The investigation is still in the very early stages, but investigators believe the victim was shot by an unknown suspect who remains at large. Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance to identify any witnesses and suspects that may have been in the area between the hours of 12 a.m. and 9:21 a.m. on December 28, 2025. Please review any installed video surveillance systems that may have captured any video or audio of this incident. If you have any tips or potential evidence, please submit them by clicking here or scanning the QR code below.
 

A photograph of Elias Mejia is included below to assist with public identification as the suspect in this case remains outstanding.
 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.

This case is being investigated as Austin's 55th homicide of 2025.