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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Austin police shooting
2. SW Austin apartment shooting
A man was shot by an Austin police officer at an apartment complex in Southwest Austin. The 31-year-old, Avelino Medel II, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized but later released. The incident occurred after a disturbance was reported at the Cliffs at Barton Creek. The officer saw Medel with a gun and fired, following protocol. The officer, who has been with APD for seven months, is on administrative duty. The incident was captured on body-worn cameras and will be released per APD policy. Two investigations will be conducted: a criminal investigation and an administrative investigation. Anyone with information can contact APD’s Special Investigation Unit or submit tips anonymously online.
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1. SW Austin police shooting
2. Officer-involved shooting SW Austin
The Incident
In a recent incident in Southwest Austin, a man was shot by an Austin Police Department officer at an apartment complex. The man, identified as 31-year-old Avelino Medel II, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized following the incident. Fortunately, he was released the following day after receiving medical treatment.
Disturbance at the Cliffs at Barton Creek
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The incident took place at the Cliffs at Barton Creek, located at 3050 Tamarron Blvd in Southwest Austin. The apartment complex is situated across from Barton Creek Square Mall, making it a bustling area with various facilities nearby.
911 Call and Police Response
At 1:56 a.m., 911 dispatchers received a call about a disturbance at the apartment complex. The caller reported hearing a physical altercation coming from one of the apartments. Subsequently, officers from the Austin Police Department arrived at the scene at approximately 2:06 a.m. to investigate the disturbance.
Officer’s Encounter
Upon arriving at the apartment, an officer observed two men inside engaged in a disturbance through a sliding glass door in the rear patio area. The officers then approached the front door of the apartment and knocked, announcing themselves as “Austin police.”
Shooting Incident
Shortly after the officers’ arrival, one of the men inside the apartment, later identified as Avelino Medel II, walked towards the front door with a gun in his hand. The officer at the rear patio door immediately yelled ‘gun, gun, gun’ and discharged his firearm, striking Medel. Medel was promptly taken into custody, and first aid was administered by the officers.
Investigations Underway
The officer involved in the shooting incident has been with the Austin Police Department for seven months and has been placed on administrative duty pending further investigation. The incident was captured on the officers’ body-worn cameras, and the video will be released in accordance with APD policy within ten business days.
Call for Information
The Austin Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the APD’s Special Investigation Unit at 512-974-6840 or Capitol Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online at austincrimestoppers.org.
