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Ongoing feud may have led to shooting at southeast Austin market | Second shooter still at large
AUSTIN, Texas — As the search for a second suspect continues, court documents detail what led up to a shooting at a southeast Austin market. Three people were hurt in the shooting on June 30 at the 812 Outdoor Market along FM 812. Deputies with the Travis County Sheriff's...
Son stabs father to death after altercation in South Austin, police say
AUSTIN, Texas — More details are coming to light about the fatal stabbing arrest of a 22-year-old after an altercation with his father in South Austin last week. Hayden Craig LeRond is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his 51-year-old father, James LeRond. According to court...
Family speaks out after woman found dead in southeast Austin home
AUSTIN, Texas — The family of a woman found dead in a vacant home last month is speaking out. The Austin Police Department says 34-year-old Alyssa Ann Rivera’s body was discovered in an abandoned home in the 2600 block of Metcalfe Road in southeast Austin. “We love her...
'I don't feel safe' | Resident living at South Austin apartment complex raising concerns over police response
AUSTIN, Texas — A man in South Austin said he was sleeping when he awoke to his window being shot at. Justin, who chose not to share his last name, is a resident of the Cascade Apartments on Algarita Avenue. He said on Saturday, he found part of the glass of his bedroom window shattered by what appeared to be a bullet. When he went outside to investigate, he found a man on a balcony of an apartment, BB gun in hand, shooting at squirrels.
Motorcyclist Declared Dead After Collision with Vehicle in Northwest Austin
A fatal incident unfolded last night in Northwest Austin where a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle claimed the life of an adult. The crash occurred shortly before 10 p.m. at the intersection of West Parmer Lane and McNeil Drive, as reported by CBS Austin. Responding authorities pronounced the individual deceased at the scene.
2 men charged with murder in connection with early June shooting at northeast Austin Waffle House
AUSTIN, Texas — Two men have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a northeast Austin Waffle House in early June. On June 8, Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a shooting call at the Waffle House located at 12304 Dessau Road just after 6 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a woman – later identified as 25-year-old Tykeisha Lewis – who appeared to have been shot.
Third Suspect Charged in Round Rock Juneteenth Shooting
A wave of arrests has followed the tragic incident that transpired at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock, with the latest suspect, Keshawn Dixon, 18, taken into custody in relation to the mass shooting that left a community in mourning. In the sobering aftermath of the violence that erupted on...
‘Great Concern’: Texas Cop Who Got Slap on the Wrist After Pepper-Spraying Handcuffed Black Man Allegedly Caught on Video Beating and Slamming 2-Year-Old Son
A police officer in Austin, Texas, is facing a criminal investigation after multiple disturbing videos were released to authorities that allegedly show him abusing his 2-year-old son. Austin police officer Cameron Caldwell surrendered himself to a county jail after being accused of child abuse by the mother of his children,...
Man on Lady Bird trail died by suicide, not trauma.
The Austin Police Department is investigating a suicide near Lady Bird Lake and Rainey St, which was initially believed to be the result of blunt force trauma. "Police responded to an urgent welfare check emergency call on Friday at about 5:30 p.m. on Waller Beach, reporting a man with life-threatening injuries. The man was pronounced deceased 15 minutes later," - Officer Austin Zarling, APD spokesperson.
Watch Five Texas Cops Use Force to Take Man Into Custody
Texas Officers Use Force to Arrest Man – What Really Happened?. The video at the bottom of this article was recorded on the infamous 6th Street in Austin, Texas. These five police officers are attempting to get a very large man to cooperate with them. As the cops threaten...
Austin Man Charged With Murder Following Fatal Shooting at Alta Blue Goose Apartments
On an early morning in northeast Austin, a 24-year-old man named Matthew Noe Orozco was arrested and charged with murder related to a homicide that occurred at the Alta Blue Goose apartment complex this past May. As detailed in a KXAN report, the Austin Police Department (APD) responded to what initially was a shooting reported at a Waffle House on E. US Hwy. 290 Service Road. However, it was later confirmed that the incident took place at the nearby apartment complex.
Austin PD investigates fatal crash on Research Boulevard
AUSTIN, Texas — A fatal collision on Research Boulevard early Thursday morning left one man dead and another facing DWI charges, according to the Austin Police Department. The incident occurred at approximately 1:09 a.m. on July 4, 2024, in the 11800 block of Research Boulevard NB. A blue SUV stalled in a lane of traffic was struck from behind by a gray SUV. The passenger of the blue SUV, an Asian male, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the gray SUV, 54-year-old Calory Wabusia, sustained minor injuries and was later arrested for DWI.
Hospital crash surveillance video surfaces as council safety change filed
On Feb. 13, the video shows Levi and Nadia Bernard standing in front of the large lobby aquarium as their two toddlers kneel on its ledge, their faces pressing tight against the glass. In an instant, a vehicle speeds into frame, swallowing the family as the fish tank explodes.
Man arrested after firing gun, bringing shotgun into SE Austin bar
A 22-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after police say he fired a gun during a parking lot altercation and then brought a shotgun into a southeast Austin bar. John Vasquez Jr. faces multiple weapons charges and drug possession after the incident at the Clicks Billiards located at 2121 E. Oltorf Street, according to Austin police.
Austin police seek suspect in theft of medical supplies for child
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) is requesting the public's assistance in identifying a person suspected of stealing two packages containing vital medical supplies needed by a child. The theft occurred on June 15, 2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m. in the 2500 block of Zach Scott Street....
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