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Tragic Misunderstanding: Man Stabbed on Austin Bus After Attacker Mistakes Him for Relative

AUSTIN, Texas — A tragic incident aboard a Capital Metro bus on Wednesday evening has left a community reeling after a passenger was fatally stabbed in what authorities are calling a case of mistaken identity. The altercation claimed the life of 30-year-old Akshay Gupta, who succumbed to his injuries shortly after the attack. Emergency responders arrived at the vicinity of South Lamar Boulevard around 6:45 p.m., where they discovered Gupta with life-threatening injuries. Despite immediate …

Austin man thinks bus passenger looks like his uncle so he stabs him to death

AUSTIN, TX – A seemingly ordinary bus ride in Austin turned deadly on Wednesday evening when a passenger was fatally stabbed over an alleged case of mistaken identity. Authorities have charged Deepak Kandel, 31, with murder after he claimed that the victim, 30-year-old Akshay Gupta, bore a resemblance to his uncle. The incident occurred on a CapMetro bus traveling along South Lamar Boulevard. A distress call brought police and emergency responders to the scene around …

InfoWars Journalist Fatally Shot in Austin, Stirring Controversy Amid City’s Rising Homicide Rates

Austin, TX — In a tragic unfolding of events, Jamie White, a 36-year-old reporter for the alternative media outlet InfoWars, was fatally shot near his apartment in south Austin on the night of March 9, 2025. This incident, marking the eighth homicide in the city this year, has sparked significant attention and controversy, particularly from InfoWars founder Alex Jones. According to the Austin Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the 2300 …

Late-Night Dispute Turns Deadly in Austin Shopping Center Parking Lot; Police Seek Public’s Help to Find Suspect

Austin, Texas – Police in northwest Austin have intensified their search for an unidentified shooter, following a fatal incident in early October that left one teenager dead and two men injured. The violence erupted in a shopping center parking lot, quickly escalating into a deadly confrontation. On Oct. 1, around 2:40 a.m., what began as a gathering in the parking lot quickly spiraled out of control, resulting in gunfire. Responding to emergency calls, police officers …

Shocking Case Update: Man Charged with Killing Grandparents in South Austin Unveils New Evidence

Austin, Texas — In a disturbing case that has captured the city’s attention, a man is facing serious charges after being accused of murdering his two elderly grandparents in their south Austin home. The incident, which unravelled last week, has led to a series of investigations revealing complex family dynamics and possible motives. Police have charged the grandson, whose name has been withheld for legal reasons, with two counts of capital murder. Investigators noted that …

Pentagon Head Secretary Austin Hospitalized for Emergent Bladder Issue

A medical emergency sent Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Sunday. The 70-year-old was transported by his security detail for symptoms suggesting an urgent bladder problem, according to a statement by Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder. Although Austin experienced the medical issue, he is still carrying out his duties, and the deputy secretary of Defense is prepared to step in if needed. This incident comes after …

Tragedy in East Austin: Police Reveal Details of Murder-Suicide Involving Married Couple

Austin, Texas — A tragic incident at an East Austin apartment complex has left two dead in a murder-suicide, authorities confirmed Monday. Initial investigations reveal the fatal encounter occurred on the morning of July 3 between a husband and wife within their residency at the Urban Villas Apartment Homes located on Airport Boulevard. Responding to an emergency call at approximately 10:15 a.m., Austin police officers discovered the bodies of 33-year-old Iris Hernandez-Perdomo and her husband, …

Tragic End in East Austin: Police Uncover Double Fatality at Local Apartment Complex

AUSTin, Texas — The Austin Police Department is currently investigating a fatal incident in which two individuals were found deceased at a local apartment complex, marking it as a case of homicide. The situation surfaced on July 3 when authorities were dispatched to the scene at 4411 Airport Blvd following a distress call reporting a stabbing around 10:16 a.m. Upon their arrival, police found 33-year-old Iris Hernandez-Perdomo and 40-year-old Wilfredo Chavez-Chincilla deceased. The preliminary investigation …

Unsolved Tragedy: The Persistent Mystery Behind the Fatal Stabbing of Austin Club Security Guard

AUSTIN, Texas — Nearly a decade has passed since the unsolved murder of Richard Escalante, who was fatally stabbed in 2014 while working as a security guard at El Agazajo, a lively club positioned just off U.S. 183 near Austin’s airport. On that fateful night of October 26, Escalante, 28, was stationed in the club’s back parking lot. According to witness accounts and police reports, he was last seen speaking between two cars with several …

Austin Butler Discusses Difficulty of Shaking Elvis Accent for New Project on The Late Show

After spending months developing his iconic Elvis voice for Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming biopic, Austin Butler found it difficult to shake the accent when it was time to move on to his next project. On a recent episode of “The Late Show” with host Stephen Colbert, Butler shared his struggle to let go of the voice he had spent so long perfecting. He admitted that it took hiring a dialect coach to help him return to …