Austin police fatally shoot Black teen who called 911
Austin police officers fatally shot a Black teenager who had called 911 to report a possibly armed person, an incident that has sparked public outrage.
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Austin police officers fatally shot a Black teenager who had called 911 to report a possibly armed person, an incident that has sparked public outrage.

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a series of at least ten random drive-by shootings in Austin, Texas, which left four people injured. Police are investigating the motive behind the incidents, which occurred over a weekend.
Travis County District Attorney José Garza has announced that his office will not seek charges against Austin police officers involved in a shooting incident.

Several players from the Austin FC youth team are under investigation by Austin police and the FBI on suspicion of sexual assault.

Austin police officers who responded to a deadly nightclub attack will not face charges, despite initial criticism and a mandatory grand jury review. Doorbell video shows the suspect leaving his apartment before the rampage, which is being probed as possible terrorism.

Three people were killed, including the alleged gunman, and 14 others were wounded in a shooting early Sunday at a popular bar in the Texas capital of Austin, police said. Austin Police Chief Lisa…

A retired Austin police officer publicly criticized the city council, alleging that their decisions to strip police of key tools contributed to a recent shooting rampage. He expressed strong disapproval of the council's policies.

Rep. Greg Casar faces backlash after praising Austin police's quick response to shooting, despite previous support to cut funds for the Austin Police department.

A deadly shooting in an Austin entertainment district bar resulted in three fatalities and fourteen injuries, renewing concerns about safety on Sixth Street.