On Thursday, September 16, at approximately 11:30 a.m. the San Marcos Police Department responded to a call to assist EMS at The Lyndon apartments, 200 Springtown Way. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male identified as 20-year-old Austin Salyer.
A preliminary investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division determined Salyer likely suffered a gunshot wound while he slept as a result of a firearm that was negligently discharged from a neighboring apartment. Investigators collected evidence from the scene and seized the firearm involved.
A suspect, whose identity is being withheld pending further investigation and review by the District Attorney’s Office, has been identified and interviewed related to Salyer’s death.
The San Marcos Police Department is not available for interviews. For media inquiries, contact communicationsinfo@sanmarcostx.gov.
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