Moriah Wilson shot and killed in Austin Texas

May 11, 2022: The Austin Police Department responded to a call late Wednesday night and found a woman dead from gunshot wounds inside a home in central Austin. The incident is under investigation as a ”suspicious death.”

The identity and the motive of the shooter remain unknown. Austin Police

May 12, 2022 Update:

Later in the day, news circulated on social media confirming that Mo Wilson was the victim.

May 13, 2022 Update:

Late Friday, Wilson’s family released a heartfelt statement:

“We thank everyone for their expression of love and support for us in this difficult time. While the tragic loss of Moriah is unfathomable, at the same time we want everyone to join us in celebrating her life, accomplishments, and love for others. Always pushing tirelessly to reach her goals, we knew she was pursuing that which she loved. We will miss her terribly and know that all mourn her with us.

We know that Moriah would want the event to carry on, for her compatriots to test their limits, as she would have been alongside her friends on the race course. We hope everyone feels her passion and support as they chase their own dreams. Her spirit will be there with you all, while training and on every race day.

Please do not reach out for interviews or comments for the rest of May. We are planning a celebration of life in June and will be forthcoming with details soon.”

— Eric, Karen, and Matt Wilson

May 14, 2022 Update:

On Saturday, the Austin Police Department confirmed that Moriah Wilson was the victim of a fatal shooting and officially ruled her death a homicide. In a statement, APD noted that the incident “does not appear to be a random act” and that detectives have identified a person of interest.

Wilson had flown from Colorado to Texas earlier in the week to compete in the Gravel Locos race in Hico, where she was considered a top contender. In recent seasons, she had quickly risen to prominence as a dominant force in gravel and mountain bike racing. After finishing second to Rose Grant at the Leadville Trail 100 MTB in 2021, Wilson went on to win a series of high-profile events in 2022, including the Fuego 80k at Sea Otter and the Belgian Waffle Ride in San Diego. Her summer race calendar was packed, including plans to compete in the Migration Gravel Race and Evolution Gravel in East Africa.

Originally from East Burke, Vermont, Wilson was a talented multi-sport athlete. She grew up skiing competitively and continued the sport at Dartmouth College, where she also played varsity soccer. She graduated with a degree in engineering.

Since 2020 Wilson worked as a demand planner at Specialized Bicycle Components but she had resigned from her position earlier in May, 2022 to pursue racing full-time.