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    Man shot by unknown suspect in south Austin, police say

    By Andrew Schnitker,

    11 days ago

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    AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said a man died after a shooting in south Austin Sunday night. Police said the suspect is currently unknown and left the area following the shooting.

    APD is investigating the incident as the city’s 20th homicide of the year , police said.

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    Officers were called to the 700 block of West William Cannon Drive, which is near South First Street, around 11 p.m. Sunday for a man who was bleeding. Police found the man on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound, according to an APD release.

    The man was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:13 a.m. Monday, APD said. Police identified the man Wednesday as Aristeo Campos-Cuellar, 63.

    Police said the investigation shows the man was shot soon after arriving at an apartment complex with “another companion,” the release said.

    “Detectives are still actively working the homicide and are asking for anyone with any information to come forward,” the release states.

    Anyone with information should contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. Anyone with information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a $1,000 reward. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.

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