Moriah Wilson, better known as "Mo" Wilson, was killed by gunfire Wednesday evening in Austin, Texas, where he was staying Saturday morning in preparation for Gravel Locos.

On Saturday afternoon, Austin's ABC affiliate KUVE tweeted investigative reporter Tony Plohetski: "Austin police have confirmed they are investigating the murder of a rising cycling star who was shot multiple times in her East Austin home. Moriah Wilson, 25, was found Wednesday. Police say there is a person of interest and that the shooting was not random."

The report also said that the shooting "was not a random act of violence.

Initial reports were made by CBS Austin, which said police were treating the shooting as "suspicious" and that suicide was not a possibility; another report by Velonews (open in new tab) said Wilson was the victim.

"The complainant, who I believe is a friend [sic], lived with her, found her, and contacted police as soon as possible," an APD spokesperson told a CBS Austin reporter earlier this week.

Fox 7 Austin later reported that Wilson died from her injuries despite life-saving efforts by officers and paramedics. The report added that an autopsy determined that the official cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds and ruled it a homicide.

Wilson had recently won the 222-km Belgian Waffle Ride California; she won the Fuego MTB 80k at the Sea Otter Classic in April to become the first elite women's leader in the Lifetime Grand Prix Off-Road Series. She was scheduled to start the Gravel Locos in Hico, Texas, on Saturday and compete in the Unbound Gravel on June 4.

A week shy of her 26th birthday, Wilson was a member of Dartmouth's alpine ski team for four years before graduating in 2019, spent two years cycling, and captained the soccer team. Working for Specialized, she had a full schedule of gravel races, including this weekend's Gravel Locos.

Cyclingnews has contacted the Austin Police Department for more information and will report back as details are provided.

Moriah's parents, Eric and Karen Wilson, were both members of the US Ski Team. The parents, along with their son Matt, Moriah's brother, released a statement on Friday.

The Cycling News team extends its utmost condolences to the family and friends of Moriah Wilson.

We thank everyone who has expressed their love and support for us during this difficult time. Moriah's tragic loss is immeasurable, but at the same time we ask that you join us in celebrating her life, her accomplishments, and her love for others. We know that she always worked tirelessly toward her goals and pursued what she loved. We will miss her greatly and know that all are with us in mourning her.

We know that as Moriah stood alongside her friends on the race course, her compatriots wanted this event to continue in order to test their limits. We hope everyone feels her passion and support as they pursue their dreams. Her spirit will be with you all during training and on race day.

Please refrain from interviews or comments throughout the month of May; a celebration is planned for June and details will be forthcoming. - Eric, Karen, and Matt Wilson