Homicide in the 8400 Block of Garcreek Circle

Case: 21-2700017
Date: Monday, September 27, 2021
Time: 12:15 a.m.
Location: 8400 block of Garcreek Circle.
Deceased: Ronnie Jermaine James, Black male, born June 28, 1990
The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Ronnie Jermaine James as the deceased in the homicide on Garcreek Circle.
On Monday, September 27, 2021, at approximately 12:15 a.m., Austin 9-1-1 received calls reporting that several gunshots had been heard in the area of 8400 block of Garcreek Circle. APD officers arrived on scene and located a man lying on the driveway of a residence with apparent gunshot wounds. Lifesaving measures were attempted, but unfortunately Mr. James was pronounced deceased on scene at 12:56 a.m. by Dr. Schreffler.
Homicide investigators and crime scene technicians responded to investigate and process the scene. Video evidence from the scene suggests that there were several witnesses to the shooting. This case remains under investigation.
On September 27, 2021, the Travis County Medical Examiner's office conducted an autopsy and determined the cause of death to be multiple gunshot wounds and the manner of death, homicide.

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.
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This is Austin's 65th homicide of 2021.