We're learning more about a suspicious death turned homicide in Northeast Austin that was discovered early Monday morning.
34-year old William Ervin was found dead with a gunshot wound in the 10700 block of Sprinkle Cutoff Road after a 911 caller reported a car that was run off the road. After investigating, police found the gunshot wound and injuries inconsistent with the crash.
Police believe the suspect in Ervin's murder flagged down another driver an hour earlier and displayed a handgun. That driver was able to flee and contact police.
If you have any information, call the APD Homicide Tip Line at 447-3588.
