Angel Santos-Martinez, a Hispanic man in his early 20s, was found dead on the morning of April 18, 2025, under a bridge near a creek in the 2900 block of Lovell Drive, just east of the Mueller neighborhood in Austin. A passerby walking a dog discovered the body and called for a welfare check; first responders determined he had been deceased for some time and could not render aid. Officers later concluded Santos-Martinez had been shot.

The body was initially found without identification but bore two tattoos reading Angel and Martinez, and police later confirmed his identity. Austin Police Department’s homicide unit is investigating; no suspects or arrests have been announced. Investigators are seeking surveillance footage and have offered a reward of up to $1,000 for tips that lead to an arrest. This is listed as Austin’s 16th homicide of 2025.

If anyone saw activity near Lovell Drive on April 17 or 18, or has footage or other information, please contact the Austin Police homicide tip line.