Austin Police Seek Suspects in North Lamar Killing

Authorities searching for stolen Dodge Charger linked to fatal shooting

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Austin police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on January 11 on North Lamar Boulevard. The suspects fled the scene in a stolen black 2021 Dodge Charger Scat Pack, and authorities are asking the public for help locating the vehicle and the two suspects involved.

Why it matters

The North Lamar area has seen repeated incidents of violence in recent years, prompting the police chief to say the neighborhood needs "some attention" to address public safety concerns. This latest deadly shooting is part of a broader effort by the Austin Police Department to curb crime in the North Lamar corridor.

The details

Around 8 p.m. on January 11, officers responded to reports of gunshots in the 9600 block of North Lamar Boulevard. They found 23-year-old Cam Ron Perkins, a frequent visitor to the area, suffering from fatal wounds. Perkins was pronounced dead 15 minutes later. Detectives determined the suspects fled the scene in a stolen black 2021 Dodge Charger Scat Pack that was taken from Williamson County on January 5 and has a Texas license plate of WTM-8023.

  • The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. on January 11, 2026.
  • The Dodge Charger used as the getaway vehicle was stolen on January 5, 2026.

The players

Cam Ron Perkins

A 23-year-old man who frequented the North Lamar area and was fatally shot during the incident.

Richard Spitler

A detective with the Austin Police Department who is leading the investigation into the shooting.

Lisa Davis

The Austin Police Chief who said the North Lamar area needs "some attention" due to repeated incidents of violence.

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What they’re saying

“If there are any tips related to the whereabouts of this vehicle or the suspects responsible, please contact us.”

— Richard Spitler, Detective (statesman.com)

“The North Austin nightclub and the surrounding stretch of North Lamar needed 'some attention' because of repeated violence there, pointing to other shootings tied to the location in late 2025 and in 2022.”

— Lisa Davis, Austin Police Chief (statesman.com)

What’s next

Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for the stolen Dodge Charger and to contact the homicide tip line or Crime Stoppers with any information that could help identify the suspects.

The takeaway

This latest deadly shooting in the North Lamar area is part of a broader pattern of violence that has prompted the Austin Police Department to pledge a "legal and comprehensive strategy" to address public safety concerns in the neighborhood.