In a matter-of-fact update that did not address the conspiracy theories swirling in right-wing media, Austin police said that Mr. White, 36, was trying to thwart his vehicle from being stolen outside his apartment complex on Sunday night when someone shot him and fled. Mr. White later died at the hospital.

Police in Austin, Texas, believe InfoWars reporter Jamie White was shot and killed when he interrupted suspects possibly burglarizing his car at his apartment complex.