On November 5, 2026, at 11:31 a.m., Austin Police officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Circle K Gas station located at 3909 Guadalupe Street. The victim, Bruce Williams, was found with gunshot wounds and was later pronounced deceased at 11:48 a.m.

According to the Austin Police Department, the investigation revealed that Williams had threatened a Hispanic male, who then shot him at close range before calling 9-1-1. No charges have been filed, and the investigation is ongoing.

Press Release: Austin Police Department

Published November 6, 2026. Reproduced in full from the Austin Police Department.

Homicide Investigation at 3909 Guadalupe Street

Case: 26-3090603

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026

Time: 11:31 a.m.

Location: 3909 Guadalupe Street (Circle K)

Victim (Deceased): Bruce Williams, Black male, 10/15/1965

On Thursday November 5, 2026, at 11:31 a.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to multiple calls of a shooting at the Circle K Gas station located at 3909 Guadalupe St. One of the complainants stated he had shot someone. APD officers, along with other first responders, arrived on scene and located a Black male, later identified as Bruce Williams, on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds. Williams was transported to the hospital and later pronounced deceased at 11:48 a.m.

APD Homicide Detectives and Austin Forensic Science Crime Scene Specialists responded to process the scene. The investigation revealed that Williams followed a Hispanic male through the parking lot while threatening to physically assault and kill him. The male then turned and shot Williams at close range before immediately calling 9-1-1. He remained at the scene, cooperated with officers, and provided a statement. No charges have been filed at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Austin Police at 512-974-TIPS. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.

This case is being investigated as Austin's 48th homicide of 2026.