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Six arrested on drug charges after woman overdoses in Georgetown home
Six people were arrested on drug-related charges after the Williamson County Organized Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a Georgetown home where a 47-year-old woman had overdosed, authorities said. The search warrant was carried out Thursday, June 20 at a home in the 50000 block of Eagle Trace Dr....
Triple shooting in South Austin leaves 2 dead, 1 injured
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department is investigating a triple shooting in South Austin that left two people dead and another injured overnight. APD says they responded to a shoot/stab call at 11:30 p.m. June 26 in the 2300 block of S Pleasant Valley Road. When officers arrived, they found three people with obvious trauma wounds, including one who had been shot in the groin.
Affidavit: Man faces murder charge following deadly shooting, others arrested during investigation
A man is facing a murder charge after police said he shot and killed another man following a fight at a north Austin apartment complex in May, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by KXAN. Two other people were also arrested during the investigation.
Homeless man who terrorized south Austin neighborhood escapes custody
AUSTIN, Texas - A homeless man known for terrorizing a South Austin neighborhood is back on the streets. Austin police said Rami Zawaideh escaped custody, and has a warrant out for his arrest. Back in April, city officials confirmed Zawaideh was voluntarily committed to a hospital. Since 2022, residents have...
Efforts to overturn pardon of man convicted of murder rejected by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas court has rejected efforts to overturn the pardon of a man convicted of murder. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals rejected the petition Thursday sent by Travis County District Attorney José Garza. In early June, Garza announced his desire to reverse Daniel Perry's...
One dead in E Austin bicycle crash
AUSTIN, Texas — A person died after a bicycle crash on an east Austin trail Saturday morning. At 9:09 a.m., Austin-Travis County EMS responded the scene on the Walnut Creek Trail in the 6100 block of Loyola Lane. ALSO | Austin leaders split over Supreme Court camping ban ruling.
ATCEMS responds to emergencies on Austin trails; 2 dead, 1 hospitalized
AUSTIN, Texas - Two people are dead, and one is in the hospital with serious injuries, after ATCEMS responded to several emergencies on local trails. One of the calls was a deadly bike crash on the Southern Walnut Creek Trail around 10:45 a.m. Saturday, June 29. ATCEMS says a biker...
APD asking for help in locating missing 40-year-old
AUSTIN, Texas — 40-year-old Daniel Choi has been missing since around 1 p.m. on Saturday. He was last known to be at the 600 block of Davis Street near Downtown Austin. Choi's friends found his cell phone on the ground at Cesar Chavez St. and S 1st St. around 5:45 p.m.
Round Rock "on edge" with 4th of July celebration at same park as recent mass shooting
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Two weeks after a deadly mass shooting in Round Rock, another celebration is being planned at Old Settler’s Park. Frontier Days on the Fourth of July will include live music, games, contests, and free fireworks. The Independence Day party comes after two people were killed and 14 were injured during Round Rock’s annual Juneteenth festival on June 15. Round Rock police say there could be additional charges filed against more suspects, but the Fourth of July celebration at the park is set to go off as planned.
19-year-old indicted in connection to fatal 4-vehicle crash in Callahan County
CALLAHAN COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A 19-year-old has been indicted in connection to a fatal four-vehicle crash that claimed two lives. In March 2024, Marianna Elizabeth Pickens-Quiroz from Round Rock and Christopher Scott Vanderslice from Hutto were killed in a crash on Highway 36 in Callahan County. The crash report indicates that Pickens-Quiroz and Vanderslice […]
Austin security guard who quit after being assaulted has new job
AUSTIN, Texas - A security guard who quit his job during a FOX 7 interview earlier this week has a new job. Percy Payne was telling FOX 7 Austin about an attack he faced during work, and he quit after his supervisor came, and they started arguing. The owner of...
Community grapples with, reflects on Round Rock Juneteenth shooting: 'I'm in a war zone'
Tonya Ray was walking alone to buy a turkey leg at the Juneteenth Celebration event in Round Rock on when she felt a sting in her upper thigh. The 40-year-old, who lives in Austin, had been attending the event with her family. She looked down and realized she had been shot. The bullet went through her shorts.
Security Officer in Texas Quits After Supervisor Calls ‘Every Bit’ Of Attack His Fault
And a news crew captured the whole thing. An Austin, Texas, security officer was seen on video being attacked while on duty, a situation that prompted him to publicly quit his job after his supervisor said “every bit” of it was fault. What started as a normal evening...
Travis County Sheriff's Office Investigates Homicide on Boyce Lane
AUSTIN, Texas — The Travis County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide after a woman in her 20s was found dead with multiple stab wounds on Boyce Lane.At 6:05 p.m. on June 25, 2024, TCSO received a 911 call reporting the incident. Deputies responded to the 6800 block of Boyce Lane and discovered the deceased woman. Keziah Titus, a 19-year-old from Austin, was detained at the scene and later arrested. She is charged with murder and is currently in custody at the Travis County Jail.Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists worked the crime scene throughout the evening. The investigation is ongoing, according to the source.The name of the victim will be released after the Travis County Medical Examiner's Office conducts an autopsy and confirms her identity.
Couple arrested say APD used excessive force
New video reveals the moments several people were arrested by Austin police after a man was seen on video waving a gun at a driver during a road rage incident. A couple who was arrested spoke with FOX 7 and said the police used excessive force around their children.
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