City of Austin

APD is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the assailant and suspect vehicle in Murder #11 from 2017.

Suspect: Caucasian or Hispanic male
               Short, dark hair, average build
Vehicle:  “Orange-red” or “rust” colored, older model, Mazda hatchback  
 
First Update from May 22, 2017
 
Austin Police are asking for assistance with the murder investigation of Van Kevin White. The murder occurred at 611 S. Congress Ave. in the parking lot behind the building at approximately 7:09 a.m.

This portion of the parking lot is bordered by:
-The Crescent apartment building (127 E. Riverside) south side of building
- City View at SoCo apartment building (1005 S. Congress) north side of building

It is possible a resident in one of these buildings may have seen what occurred in the parking lot. Based on information currently available, APD does not believe the public is at risk in relation to this incident.

 
Detectives are asking anyone with any information regarding this incident to call the Homicide Tip Line at 512-477-3588 or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or text "Tip 103" + your message to CRIMES or use the new Crime Stoppers App. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

Original narrative – May 19, 2017

Case:          17-1390397
 
Date:           Friday, May 19, 2017
 
Time:           7:09 a.m.
 
Location:     611 S. Congress Ave.
    
Deceased:   Van Kevin White, White male, (D.O.B. 11-18-65)
 
On Friday, May 19, 2017 at approximately 7:09 a.m., Austin Police officers responded to a shots fired call at 611 S. Congress Ave. Officers located the victim, Van Kevin White, who had sustained obvious trauma to his body. Austin-Travis County EMS also arrived and began resuscitation efforts. White was transported to University Medical Center at Brackenridge hospital, where he later died from his injuries. 
 
Homicide detectives are interviewing witnesses and following up on leads. 
 
Based on information currently available, APD does not believe the public is at risk in relation to this incident. No arrests have been made at this time.

Detectives are asking anyone with any information regarding this incident to call the Homicide Tip Line at 512-477-3588 or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or text "Tip 103" + your message to CRIMES or use the new Crime Stoppers App. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.