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Woman found shot to death in Austin apartment, police say
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Woman found shot to death in Austin apartment, police say

A woman was shot and killed at an apartment complex on Rutland Drive early Saturday morning, according to the Austin Police Department.

Around 4:08 a.m. Saturday, 911 dispatch received calls about shots fired at the Espero Rutland apartment complex at 1934 Rutland Drive, Corporal Matthew Nonweiler said. Officers arrived at the complex about five minutes after the call and found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound inside one of the apartments. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of first responders, Nonweiler said.

According to Austin Police, this is an isolated incident and there is currently no threat to the community. Police also said homicide detectives have not identified any suspects at this time.

The Espero Rutland is a subsidized living apartment complex for people who have experienced homelessness.

This is Austin’s 62nd homicide of the year. Police are asking if anyone has information to call the homicide tip line at 512-974-8477.