Police investigate homicide of father of 6 at south Austin apartment complex

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A father of six’s early Sunday death in south Austin is being investigated as a homicide, police wrote in a press release Monday.

At about 2:47 a.m. Sunday, police were called to an apartment complex at the 3600 block of Southridge Drive. Two young men saw 32-year-old Guillermo Bernal Gomez on the ground, called 911 and performed CPR.

Austin-Travis County EMS pronounced him dead at 2:59 a.m., according to APD. Sgt. Eric De Los Santos confirmed Gomez had “traumatic physical injuries” but did not elaborate.

“His injuries were such that no one would have survived them had they sustained them,” De Los Santos said.

Gomez’ sister-in-law told KXAN he had six children, ranging in age from 1 to 8. He had spent all day Saturday with them. She also added that Gomez did not live at the apartment complex where he was found.

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances around Gomez’ death. The Travis County Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death, according to APD. Officials are still trying to determine if his death was random, or if Gomez knew his assailant. Police and detectives are also talking to witnesses and trying to find more information.

Anyone with information about Gomez’ death and a possible suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or text “Tip 103” + your message to CRIMES or use the new Crime Stoppers App or email APD Homicide at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov.