AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was investigating after a man died after shooting at officers following a vehicle pursuit that ended in northwest Austin Thursday morning.
The police department posted about the shooting on X at 9:53 a.m., saying it happened in the 9500 block of North Farm to Market Road 620. According to APD, the incident began shortly after 3 a.m.
APD said outside agencies were pursuing a person when the subject stopped and carjacked a vehicle from a woman. Police said the subject later carjacked another vehicle.
Officers also learned the person had a shotgun and another weapon.
APD said officers found the carjacked vehicle at an apartment complex where the person kicked in the door to a residence. As he began to leave the residence, APD said officers asked him to stop.
According to police, the subject started to run, turned and pointed his weapon at the officers before firing a shot. APD said the officers shot back, and the subject was later pronounced dead. No officers were injured.
Police are asking people to avoid the area and expect street closures nearby.
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APD on scene of officer-involved shooting in the 9500 block of FM 620 Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 (KXAN Photo/Brianna Hollis) -
APD on scene of officer-involved shooting in the 9500 block of FM 620 Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 (KXAN Photo/Brianna Hollis)
APD is expected to hold an additional media briefing within 24 hours to provide more information. This story will be updated.
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