Fatal Shooting Victim In South Austin Identified By Police

AUSTIN, TX — Police on Wednesday identified the man who died after a shooting in South Austin earlier this month.

The incident occurred on July 13 at 3 p.m. at 2400 Wickersham Lane, according to a police advisory. Multiple callers reported shots fired at the apartment complex, police said, alerting police to a man on the ground. The man was still breathing when police arrived, according to the advisory, despite the trauma throughout his body. The shooting victim was rushed to Dell Seton Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 3:51 p.m.

The shooting victim was identified as James Anthony Walker, 38.

After speaking with witnesses, police said multiple people have been identified as being connected to the fatal shooting. Police said the incident appears to have been the culmination of a dispute involving the victim's vehicle, which had been stolen three days earlier.

Those with information on this case are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at (512) 472-TIPS(8477) or use the Crime Stoppers App, with the option of remaining anonymous. Those with information may also reach out to detectives at (512) 974-TIPS(8477), email them at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov, or submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.