The Travis County Sheriff’s Office is currently on scene investigating a deadly shooting Friday night in North Austin.This is happening in the Crystal Bend Driv
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting at a Northeast Austin barbershop involving an off-duty Austin police officer Friday night. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting at a Northeast Austin barbershop involving an off-duty Austin police officer Friday night.
Deputies responded at 6:04 p.m. to a call reporting shots fired in the area of Crystal Bend Drive and Dewberry Drive. During a media briefing, officials said the investigation has revealed that an unknown armed man entered the Seven Fades Hair Studio barbershop and opened fire on patrons and employees. According to TCSO's Public Information Officer Kristen Dark, one employee was shot and transported to a hospital. That person’s condition has not been released. Authorities said one of the patrons inside the barber shop was an off-duty Austin Police Department officer. The officer engaged the suspect, fired his weapon, and killed him. “We are in the very early stages of our investigation,” Dark said. “That’s all the information I have to give you right now about what’s going on.”Multiple deputies, crime lab personnel, and crime scene specialists are processing the scene. The medical examiner is also expected to respond. Officials said investigators will likely remain on scene for several hours, calling it a complex investigation. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis also spoke during the briefing, thanking the Travis County Sheriff’s Office for its professionalism. “Our officer’s a hero,” Chief Davis said. “In the days to come, there will be more information released, but he absolutely was a hero and probably saved multiple lives within this barber shop.” Officials emphasized that the investigation is being led by the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. APD will not be conducting separate briefings. The identity of the suspect has not yet been released. Authorities say more information will be shared as it becomes available.Father ambushed and stabbed during custody swap outside YMCA SAN ANTONIO - A child exchange turned violent when an argument between a mother and father escalated into an assault and stabbing, leaving the father injured anSAN ANTONIO - Two people who allegedly shot and killed two men outside Myst Hookah Lounge on Wednesday have been arrested.Joseph Anthony Amador, 34, and LaurenSAN ANTONIO - A teen is fighting for his life after being shot in the chest.Around 7:55 p.m. on Sunday, police were called to the scene of a reported shpotingTwo people were critically injured early Saturday morning after a high-speed, single-vehicle crash on the city’s near South Side.
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