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id: 34d934eeca
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 13:15 CST
updated: 2026-11-05 13:29 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Man fatally shot behind central Austin gas station

Police said a man was fatally shot behind a gas station in central Austin Thursday morning, and the man suspected of shooting him called 911.

Section: [Public Safety](/austin/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [CBS Austin (KEYE)](https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/police-investigating-homicide-in-central-austin), 2026-11-05 13:15 CST: Man fatally shot behind central Austin gas station, suspect detained
- [KXAN (NBC)](https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/homicide-investigation-underway-in-central-austin/), 2026-11-05 13:29 CST: Homicide investigation underway in central Austin

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