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Driver shot before colliding into gate in East Austin on Wednesday

The incident happened at the Fort Branch at Truman's Landing Apartments on Techni Center Drive.

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) is investigating a suspicious death following a wreck at an East Austin apartment complex on Wednesday afternoon.

Police said officers were called to the 5800 block of Techni Center Drive around 12:08 p.m. after reports of a collision. 

When officers arrived, they found a vehicle crashed into a gate and a man in his early 20s, identified as Carlos Calleja, dead inside with gunshot wounds.

Detectives have not confirmed whether shots were fired during the incident, APD said. No weapons have been found at the scene so far.

Investigators with APD determined that "someone shot Calleja before his vehicle crashed into the gate," according to reports. 

There is no known suspect at this time, the report stated. 

No other information is available at this time.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call APD at 512-974-TIPS, submit an anonymous tip through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by calling 512-472-8477 or their website

A reward of $1,000 may be available for any information leading to an arrest. 

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