Austin police investigating a homicide on 6th Street

AUSTIN, Texas – Austin police are investigating a homicide on E. 6th Street in the heart of the Entertainment District in Downtown Austin.

Shortly after 2 a.m. gunfire rang out on 6th Street between Trinity and Neches.

Officers were searching the area and found the victim.

Police say they attempted life-saving measures, but about 13 minutes later the victim was pronounced dead. 

The victim is a man in his 30s. A person of interest has been detained for questioning and police say there is no threat to the public.

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