The Travis County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) is currently investigating a triple homicide after three people were found dead in a Pflugerville home on the morning of Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Incident and Investigation
Discovery: Deputies responded to a residence in the 17900 block of Civorno Drive around 8:29 a.m. after a relative requested a welfare check because one of the residents did not show up for work.
The Victims: Upon entering the home, authorities discovered three adults who had been fatally shot. While official names are pending positive identification by the Medical Examiner, the victims are described as:
A man in his 60s.
A woman in her 60s.
A man in his 30s.
Detention of Suspect: TCSO identified a person of interest shortly after the discovery. His vehicle was located near Norwood Park Boulevard, and he was detained without incident around 11:45 a.m.
Public Safety Update
Sheriff’s officials have stated they believe this was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the general public.
Separate Incident: Mass Shooting at Restaurant
It is worth noting that this triple homicide followed a separate violent incident in Pflugerville just 24 hours earlier. On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, a mass shooting occurred at Down South Cajun Eats on FM 1825.
Outcome: One person, identified as 27-year-old Mykal Jones, was killed, and four others were injured when an altercation inside the restaurant spilled into the parking lot.
Status: Multiple people were seen on video firing weapons; Austin Police (who are leading that specific investigation) have detained suspects in that case as well.
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information regarding the triple homicide on Civorno Drive to call their tip line at 512-854-1444.
