Crime & Safety

Infowars Reporter Jamie White Killed In Austin

Infowars reporter Jamie White was fatally shot outside his Austin apartment. Police say he may have interrupted a car burglary.

AUSTIN, TX — Police are investigating the fatal shooting of Infowars reporter Jamie White, who was killed late Saturday night at the Chandelier Apartments on the 2000 block of Douglas Street.

Officers responded to reports of gunfire at 11:56 p.m. on March 9. When they arrived, they found White, 36, lying in the parking lot with serious injuries. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:19 a.m. on March 10.

Homicide detectives and crime scene specialists processed the scene and interviewed witnesses. According to investigators, White was shot in the parking lot of his apartment complex, and authorities believe he may have interrupted suspects breaking into his vehicle.

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The suspects fled after the shooting, authorities said.

In a statement, Infowars founder Alex Jones blamed White’s death on local criminal justice policies, though he provided no evidence.

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"We are deeply saddened to inform you that InfoWars Reporter Jamie White was brutally murdered around midnight Sunday night due, in part, to the policies of the Soros Austin, TX D.A. Jose Garza," Jones wrote in a statement.

"We pledge that Jamie’s tragic death will not be in vain, and those responsible for this senseless violence will be brought to justice."

Authorities are urging anyone in the area who may have experienced a vehicle break-in that night to contact police, as their information could aid the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.

A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest. White’s killing marks Austin’s eighth homicide of 2025.

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