Austin Police Investigate Multiple Deaths Across City

Austin police are investigating multiple incidents involving deceased persons and critical situations in the downtown and north-central areas of the city. One body was found near the intersection of San Antonio Street and Cesar Chavez Street, an area also connected to a recent water rescue where two people experiencing homelessness were swept away and remain missing. Another investigation is underway at the 4600 block of Unity Circle, with related injuries reported from a separate collision in Southeast Austin. In downtown Austin, police are actively searching for a male suspect involved in a "critical incident" near West Avenue and Cesar Chavez Street, urging the public not to approach him. The suspect is described as wearing a gray hoodie and carrying two black bags, and officials issued a shelter-in-place alert for the area. Authorities are expected to provide further updates after media briefings as the situations develop.