An Austin police officer and a suspect were hospitalized after a shooting early Wednesday near Zilker Park. A second suspect has been taken into custody, ending a tense manhunt.
- Officer and suspect hospitalized after shooting.
- Second suspect in custody, neighborhood shelter-in-place.
- Suspect described as armed, white male in green shirt.
- Police established second crime scene nearby.
- Area roads closed, residents advised to stay indoors.
- Police to hold media briefing at 10 a.m.
At around 4:11 a.m., police responded to a call near Azie Morton Road and Barton Springs Road. Both the officer and one suspect were shot and taken to local hospitals. The officer is in stable condition, and the second suspect was later arrested. Police issued a shelter-in-place order while searching for an armed, white male suspect wearing a green shirt and tan pants. Authorities also set up a second crime scene about a mile away. During the search, they closed the northbound MoPac frontage road and used K-9 units and reverse 911 calls to alert residents. A media briefing is scheduled for 10 a.m. to provide updates.
- Police responded to the scene near Zilker Park early Wednesday morning.
- The officer and suspect sustained gunshot wounds; the officer is stable.
- The second suspect, described as armed and dangerous, was apprehended.
- Authorities closed nearby roads and used K-9 units during the search.
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in the area, with authorities urging residents to stay alert and report suspicious activity. The investigation continues as police review the shooting and search for any remaining suspects.
Further updates are expected after the 10 a.m. briefing, which will clarify the circumstances and next steps.
