Austin Police Department homicide detectives are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with the fatal assault of 66-year-old Jeffrey Grable. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning, October 7, 2026, in the 1000 block of Norwood Park Boulevard in Northeast Austin. Officers responded to the scene at 5:17 a.m. after receiving reports of an individual on the ground bleeding. Upon arrival, they discovered Grable with visible injuries and pronounced him dead at 5:34 a.m. Investigators determined that Grable had been lying near the bus stop several hours prior to the attack when an unknown man approached and assaulted him before fleeing the scene. The suspect is described as a Black man in his 30s, approximately 6 feet tall and weighing 185 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, black pants, white shoes, and a backwards cap. Cpl. Jose Mendez of the Austin Police Department stated that the attack does not appear to be random and emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the community. Police have canvassed the area, interviewed nearby businesses, and reviewed security footage from a local Walmart and gas station. This case marks Austin's 45th homicide of 2026. Authorities are urging anyone with information, photos, or videos related to the case to contact Austin Police at (512) 974-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Capital Area Crime Stoppers by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling (512) 472-8477. The investigation remains active as detectives continue to process the scene and gather evidence to identify and apprehend the individual responsible for the deadly assault.