AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Police Department (APD) officers are investigating a tragic shooting that left two family members dead on Monday, December 22, 2025.
Officers were dispatched at approximately 5:19 p.m. to the 10400 block of O’Rourk Lane following a report that a caller’s son and father were inside the residence. Upon arrival, officers found two males with apparent gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The victims have been identified as Charles Wagnon, 79, and Trevor Shepherd, 20, a grandfather and grandson. Investigators determined that a verbal altercation escalated, resulting in each of them shooting the other inside the home.
Homicide detectives and crime scene specialists responded to process the scene and interview witnesses. Authorities are treating the case as Austin’s 53rd and 54th homicides of 2025.
APD is asking anyone with information to contact the department at 512-974-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.
This tragic incident has left the Austin community and the victims’ family grieving while authorities continue their investigation.
