Austin Homicide Investigation at Guadalupe Street Circle K Leaves 1 Dead

AUSTIN, Texas – Austin police are investigating a fatal shooting at the Circle K at 3909 Guadalupe Street that killed 60-year-old Bruce Williams on Thursday morning. Police said no charges have been filed, and the investigation continues.

Officers responded at 11:31 a.m. Thursday, November 5, to multiple calls about a shooting at the gas station. One of the callers told police he had shot someone, according to the Austin Police Department.

Officers and other first responders found Williams on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds. Medics took him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:48 a.m.

What detectives say happened

APD homicide detectives and Austin Forensic Science crime scene specialists processed the scene. Police said the investigation showed Williams followed a Hispanic man through the parking lot and threatened to physically assault and kill him.

The man then turned and shot Williams at close range, police said. He called 9-1-1 right away, stayed at the scene, cooperated with officers and gave a statement.

Police have not announced charges. Cases like this usually go to a Travis County prosecutor for review.

How to help

Anyone with information can call Austin police at 512-974-TIPS. Tips can also go anonymously to the Capital Area Crime Stoppers program at austincrimestoppers.org or by phone at 512-472-8477.

Police are investigating the case as Austin’s 48th homicide of 2026. The case number is 26-3090603.