Tragedy struck the 8400 block of Goldfinch Court early last Friday when the Austin Police Department responded to a shooting incident that left one man dead. The victim, identified as Travis Holland, a Black male born on January 24, 1992, was found with a fatal gunshot wound. TheAustin Police Department official reportstates he was pronounced deceased on the scene at 1:01 a.m., shortly after officers’ arrival at 12:42 a.m.
William Bruce, a 31-year-old Black male, has been arrested in connection to the killing. Walking around the area when the victim was shot from his porch, the alleged perpetrator was quickly detained by police personnel. Bruce is now facing charges for 1st Degree Murder and has been booked into the Travis County jail. This grave incident has been marked as Austin’s 61st homicide of the year.
As homicide detectives and crime scene specialists continue their meticulous work to uncover the narrative that led to this loss of life, they are urging community members to come forth with any pertinent information. Trusting that pieces of truth exist in the hands of those yet to speak, the department is seeking help from the public. “Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS,” the request detailed in thepress release. Furthermore, anonymity remains an option through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program.
As the authorities engage earnestly in the justice process, community members are reminded that they can submit tips anonymously and even receive a reward of up to $1,000 if their evidence leads to an arrest. More details about this offering can be found by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477. The collective hope remains that truth and justice shall prevail, shining a light, however dim, through the thick fog of grief surrounding Goldfinch Court.
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