City of Austin, TX

10/22/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/22/2021 13:07

Homicide in the 5800 Block of Abby Ann Ln.

Case: 21-2911455
Date: October 18, 2021
Time: 11:10 p.m.
Location: 5800 block of Abby Ann Ln.
Victim: James Robertson, White male, Oct. 28, 2014
Victim: Jennifer Robertson, White female, Aug. 5, 1985
Deceased: Darius Robertson, White male, Aug. 24, 1985
On Monday, October 18, 2021, at approximately 11:10 p.m., Austin 911 received a check welfare call in the 5800 block of Abby Ann Ln. Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded and forced entry into the residence. Inside, officers discovered the bodies of Jennifer and James Robertson. Both victims sustained fatal gunshot wounds. A third body, identified as Darius Robertson, was also discovered with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. All of the deceased were pronounced on scene by Dr. Mark Escott with Travis County Medical Examiner's Office.
Homicide investigators and crime scene technicians responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. This incident is being investigated as a double murder and suicide. Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Detectives are asking anyone with information or video of the incident to call APD Homicide at 512-974-TIPS, email [email protected], utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. You may remain anonymous. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
You can also submit tips by downloading APD's mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.

These are Austin's 70th and 71st homicides of 2021.