InfoWars Reporter Jamie White Gunned Down: Random Crime or Targeted Hit?
Brutal Murder in Austin: Jamie White, a prominent InfoWars reporter, was shot and killed outside his South Austin apartment around midnight on March 9, 2025, marking the city’s eighth homicide of the year.
Conflicting Theories: While police and White’s family suggest it was a car break-in gone wrong, InfoWars founder Alex Jones claims it could be a targeted assassination tied to White’s investigative work.
On the night of March 9, 2025, Jamie White, a 36-year-old reporter for the controversial media outlet InfoWars, was fatally shot outside his apartment complex in the 2300 block of Douglas Street, South Austin, Texas. The incident, which occurred just before midnight, has sent shockwaves through the InfoWars community and beyond, igniting a firestorm of speculation about the motive behind his death. Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a 911 call at 11:57 p.m., finding White with "obvious signs of trauma." Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, he succumbed to his injuries, and the case is being investigated as a homicide.
White, a graduate of Ohio University who had lived in Austin since 2017, was described by InfoWars founder Alex Jones as one of the outlet’s most dedicated and talented journalists. Known for his coverage of politics, international affairs, and high-profile controversies, White had been at the InfoWars studio late that Sunday, working on articles before heading home. His final activity on X, posted at 11:25 p.m. local time, was a repost of Elon Musk’s comment: “Yeah, why are liberals so violent? Legacy media propaganda is a major part of the problem.” Less than an hour later, he was dead.
According to the APD’s preliminary findings, White may have interrupted suspects attempting to burglarize his Kia in the apartment complex parking lot. Detective Jason Jones, speaking at a news conference on March 12, confirmed that the suspects fled in a car—reported stolen days earlier—which has since been recovered. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains in its early stages. White’s sister, Kelly Kneale, told The Independent that she believes the killing was not targeted, citing a prior break-in of his car over Christmas. “He was shot by a person or persons trying to break into his car for the second time,” she said, adding, “I hope whoever took his life is caught and brought to justice. My father and I are devastated.”
However, Alex Jones has pushed a starkly different narrative. In an emotional broadcast on March 10, Jones called White’s death a “brutal murder” and suggested it could be linked to his reporting. He specifically pointed to White’s alleged investigations into Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza, whose progressive policies were backed by George Soros’ Open Society Foundations, as well as broader claims of a “Soros crime syndicate” and a supposed “Ukraine enemies list” tied to U.S. government entities like the State Department, USAID, and the CIA. “You murdered Jamie White, you opened the door, you created the climate,” Jones declared, directly addressing Soros and his son Alexander. On March 11, he escalated his rhetoric, calling on incoming Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump administration’s Department of Justice to investigate what he hinted might be a “hit.”
As of March 12, 2025, the APD has released few additional details, urging anyone with information to call 512-974-TIPS. The murder has amplified concerns about rising crime in Austin, a city that has faced police staffing shortages and increasing violence in recent years. Meanwhile, Jones and InfoWars have vowed to continue White’s work, stating, “We pledge that Jamie’s tragic death will not be in vain, and those responsible for this senseless violence will be brought to justice.” Whether his death was a tragic coincidence or something more sinister remains an open question, fueling debate and division in an already polarized landscape.