1 Dead, 1 Hurt in North Austin Overnight Shooting

Incident occurred at Gus Garcia Rec Center near Rundberg Lane

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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One person was killed and another was injured in a shooting incident that took place overnight in north Austin. Police responded to a disturbance call around 12:31 a.m. at the Gus Garcia Rec Center, where they found two victims. One person died at the scene, while the other victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. The identities of the victims have not been released.

Why it matters

Violent crime, including shootings, remains a concern in parts of Austin, with this incident marking the city's 9th homicide of 2026. The location of the shooting, a community recreation center, also raises questions about public safety in neighborhood gathering spaces.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a possible disturbance call around 12:31 a.m. at the Gus Garcia Rec Center near 1201 E Rundberg Lane. When they arrived, they found one man with injuries. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, he died at the scene. A second victim was found nearby with non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital.

  • The shooting occurred around 12:31 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Gus Garcia Rec Center

A community recreation center located near 1201 E Rundberg Lane in north Austin where the shooting incident took place.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate this incident, which marks Austin's 9th homicide of 2026. They have not yet released the identities of the victims.

The takeaway

This shooting at a community recreation center highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety in parts of Austin, underscoring the need for continued efforts to address root causes and improve security in neighborhood gathering spaces.