Austin Salyer Obituary – Death: 20-year-old Austin Salyer was reportedly shot in his sleep with a firearm careless discharged from another apartment at a San Marcos apartment at 200 Springtown Way on Thursday.
According to the SMPD Criminal Investigation, Salyer likely died in his sleep from a gunshot wound that was the result of a firearm fired from a neighboring apartment.
Investigators collected evidence from the scene and seized the firearm involved. The suspects involved in Salyer’s death have been identified and interviewed. An investigation is ongoing.
It is with great sadness that we mourn the sudden passing of one of our own, Mustang Alum Austin Salyer. Our sincerest condolences to his family. Our hearts go out to Bonnie and Rodney during this most difficult time. pic.twitter.com/4uMp1FGGYI
— Dallas Mustangs (@MustangsDallas) September 17, 2021
BREAKING NEWS: #SMPD investigating death of 20-year-old #TXST Austin Salyer. Police say he, “suffered a gunshot wound while he slept as a result of a firearm that was negligently discharged from a neighboring apartment.”
— SM Corridor News (@CorridorNews) September 17, 2021