Man in Zombie Costume Stabs Two at Southeast Austin Coffee Shop
A man dressed as a zombie attacked a coffee shop in southeast Austin, stabbing two people and causing one victim to be in critical condition.
A man dressed as a zombie stabbed two people at a southeast Austin coffee shop, according to reports. The incident took place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, and one of the victims was in critical condition, though they survived the attack. 12
The suspect, described as wearing a zombie-style costume, was later taken into custody by officers. He is expected to face aggravated assault charges. 1
Witnesses reported that the man had previously caused disturbances at the coffee shop, suggesting a history of issues at the location. 1
What we know
- A man dressed as a zombie stabbed two people at a southeast Austin coffee shop. 12
- One of the victims was in critical condition, though they survived. 1
- The suspect was taken into custody by officers. 1
- The man is expected to face aggravated assault charges. 1
- The suspect had previously caused disturbances at the coffee shop. 1
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A man dressed as a zombie stabbed two people at a southeast Austin coffee shop.
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One of the victims was in critical condition, though they survived the attack.
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The suspect was later taken into custody by officers.
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The man is expected to face aggravated assault charges.
70% · supported by 1 - likely
Witnesses reported that the man had previously caused disturbances at the coffee shop.
70% · supported by 1 - likely
A man wearing a zombie-style costume stabbed two people.
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The incident occurred on Wednesday night at 8:54 PM.
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The location of the stabbing was Buzz Mill Coffee at 1505 Town Creek Drive.
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The attacker fled the scene in a pickup truck, hitting an unoccupied Tesla Cybercab.
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After the incident, the suspect left the scene and crashed into a Tesla robotaxi.
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The location of the event is Austin, Texas.
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Sources & references
- KEYE (Austin) — Man in zombie costume stabs 2 at SE Austin coffee shop, police say
- KXAN Austin (Austin) — Man in 'zombie-style costume' stabs 2 at Austin coffee shop, crashes into Tesla robotaxi: APD
