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Luke Bradburn

Case from Austin, TX dated Jan 05, 2026

Victim Details

Luke Bradburn

Male

White / Caucasian

Austin

TX

2026-01-05

19

Luke

Bradburn

07/06/2026

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In the early morning hours of January 5, 2026, the life of 19-year-old Luke Bradburn was tragically cut short in a downtown Austin hotel room. A White male, Luke was remembered by loved ones for his humor, creativity, and the quiet kindness he extended to those around him. He had a passion for fashion and design, with aspirations of building his own brand, and was a competitive athlete who had qualified for the Junior Olympics in track during his first year of competition.

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  • https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/affidavit-man-shot-killed-in-austin-hotel-room-after-dispute-over-damages-to-crashed-car/
  • FOX 7 Austin: Man arrested, charged for deadly shooting at downtown Austin hotel
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