Austin Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting Under Parmer Lane Bridge

On Monday, November 25, 2024, at approximately 1:40 p.m., Austin Police Department officers responded to a shooting at 1212 W Parmer Lane in North Austin. The caller, 39-year-old Steven Rippley, stated he had shot a man under the bridge. Upon arrival, officers located the deceased male, who had suffered gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at 1:59 p.m.

Homicide detectives and crime scene specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. The investigation revealed that Rippley and the victim had a history of ongoing disputes. Rippley claimed the victim had threatened him with a rock, prompting him to shoot the victim multiple times.

Rippley was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and booked into the Travis County Jail.

This marks the 64th homicide in Austin for 2024. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS or anonymously through Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be offered for information leading to an arrest.