Austin Man Fatally Shot In Hays County

On May 25, 2019, at approximately 10:45 am, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Grist Mill Road and South Plum Creek Road in reference to a suspicious vehicle in which the single occupant appeared to be covered in blood.

Upon arrival, deputies determined that the white male occupant had suffered gunshot wounds. The male was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Shortly after receiving the suspicious vehicle call, a female contacted the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and reported that a male subject attempted to break into her residence, and she discharged a firearm at him. The female’s residence is located within close proximity to where the male subject was located.

The deceased male is identified as Matthew Aaron Kellas from Austin, TX, White/Male, Date of Birth 05/12/1984

The investigation is ongoing.