Dmario Antonie Jones, a 24-year-old Austin man, has died after being shot during a burglary at a home on Virtus Bend in South Austin.
The fatal shooting happened early Wednesday, September 23, 2026, when Austin police responded to a burglary call at a residence in the 200 block of Virtus Bend.
Officers arrived shortly before 4 a.m. and found Jones outside the home with apparent gunshot wounds. Austin-Travis County EMS personnel attempted life-saving measures, but Jones was pronounced dead at approximately 4:10 a.m.
What Happened to Dmario Antonie Jones?
According to the preliminary investigation released by the Austin Police Department, Jones entered the residence during an alleged burglary and proceeded into a bedroom.
Police said the homeowner shot Jones during the commission of the burglary.
The homeowner was interviewed by homicide detectives and, according to police, fully cooperated with the investigation. The homeowner was subsequently released, and no charges had been filed as of the latest police update.
Authorities have not announced any additional charges related to the shooting.
Virtus Bend Shooting Under Investigation
The incident initially generated uncertainty about exactly what had happened at the Virtus Bend residence.
When officers first arrived, police described finding a man with obvious trauma and said they were investigating a homicide. Investigators later established through their preliminary investigation that the man was Dmario Antonie Jones and that he had been shot by the homeowner during an alleged burglary.
Austin police detectives and forensic specialists responded to the property to process the scene and collect evidence.
Dmario Antonie Jones Case Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Dmario Antonie Jones |
| Age | 24 |
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Incident location | 200 block of Virtus Bend |
| Date | September 23, 2026 |
| Incident | Shooting during reported burglary |
| Time police responded | About 3:51 a.m. |
| Pronounced dead | About 4:10 a.m. |
| Cause of death | Gunshot injuries |
| Shooter identified by police | Homeowner |
| Charges against homeowner | None filed as of latest update |
| Investigation | Austin Police Department |
Police Say Homeowner Cooperated
The Austin Police Department said the homeowner remained at the scene and cooperated with homicide investigators.
Police have not announced that the homeowner has been arrested or charged in connection with Jones’ death.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain part of the investigation, and authorities have not indicated that additional suspects have been identified in connection with the Virtus Bend case.
Dmario Jones Death
Jones’ death was recorded as Austin’s 43rd homicide of 2026, according to the Austin Police Department’s case information.
His death occurred during a series of separate violent incidents being investigated in Austin that morning. Police emphasized that the Virtus Bend case was unrelated to another homicide reported less than an hour earlier in East Austin.
The separate East Austin case occurred at an apartment complex on Springdale Road, where another man was found dead following reports of a disturbance and gunshots.
Investigation Continues
Although investigators have released a preliminary account of the Virtus Bend shooting, the case remains under review.
Police have not released additional details about why Jones entered the home, whether he was acting alone or what happened immediately before the shooting beyond the preliminary account.
The homeowner has not been charged based on the latest information released by Austin police.
As the investigation continues, additional information could clarify the circumstances surrounding the burglary and the fatal shooting.
For now, authorities have confirmed that Dmario Antonie Jones, 24, died after being shot by a homeowner during an alleged burglary at a South Austin residence.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information released by the Austin Police Department and current local reporting available as of September 25, 2026. Police describe the account of the burglary and shooting as part of a preliminary investigation. No charges had been filed against the homeowner at the time of the latest police update, and this article does not make any independent determination about criminal or legal responsibility.