AUSTIN, Texas - Austin police are investigating an apparent homicide in the southeast part of town. 

The incident was reported before 5:30 p.m. Thursday at a home located in the 5400 block of La Loma Lane, which is located near State Highway 130 and Pearce Lane. It is also located near Del Valle High School.

About an hour later, the department reported the incident now involves an apparent homicide. In a briefing, police at the scene said a text message was recieved stating a man had "murdered his wife." 

A SWAT team responded, and the body of a woman was discovered at the scene. Police additionaly said a man was detained in connection to the death. He had not been charged as of Thursday evening, however.