MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2024?

APD investigates a homicide off of Mesa Drive in the Northwest Hills area. Austin Police investigate a homicide on Mesa Drive on Sept. 29, 2023. (KXAN Photo)

by: Christopher Adams

Posted: Jan 5, 2024 / 11:23 AM CST

Updated: May 7, 2024 / 05:53 PM CDT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — KXAN is keeping track of the number of homicides in Austin.

As of May 5, 20 homicides have been reported thus far in 2024.

Last year, 73 homicides were reported, up from 71 in 2022, but down from a record-high 88 in 2021.

The charts below will be updated as we learn new information. Scroll down for a map of where each homicide occurred. If the charts or map do not appear, click here.

The chart below shows how the number of homicides reported in recent years changed through the year.

Below is a map showing where homicides occurred in 2024. The map is interactive, so clicking on or hovering over a dot will reveal information about that incident. You can also click on a month in the top left to show only homicides that occurred during that month.

The chart below shows the number of homicides reported each month in 2024.