Benjamin Biesecker, 53, was found fatally shot at a homeless encampment at 914 E. Braker Lane in northeast Austin in the early morning of Saturday, February 28, 2026. Officers responded to a report of an unresponsive person at about 8:10 a.m.; Biesecker was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene at 8:21 a.m.

Homicide detectives believe an unknown assailant shot Biesecker and fled. His death was recorded as Austin’s 11th homicide for 2026. No suspects have been named and no arrests have been announced; investigators are asking the public for tips, with anonymous submissions possible through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program and a reward of up to $1,000 offered for information leading to an arrest.

If anyone was in the Braker Lane area that morning or has information about the encampment or potential witnesses, please share what you know with investigators.