On Friday, October 6, 2023, at approximately 3:34 PM, officers from the Austin Police Department (APD) responded to multiple calls reporting a shooting in the 10100 block of Middle Fiskville Road. Upon arrival, they found Curtis Caldwell, 32, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) arrived at the scene and transported Caldwell to a nearby hospital. Despite medical efforts, Caldwell was pronounced deceased at 4:11 PM by Dr. Cardenas.

Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists were called to the location to investigate the incident. Preliminary findings indicate that Caldwell had attacked a man he knew, who then defended himself by firing the fatal shot. As of now, no charges have been filed related to the incident.

Detectives encourage anyone with information or video of the incident to call APD Homicide at 512-974-TIPS, the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), use the new Crime Stoppers App or email APD Homicide at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov. You may remain anonymous.

This case is being investigated as Austin's 51st homicide of 2023.