– North Austin officer-involved shooting
– Deadly body camera video released in Austin.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
AUSTIN, Texas – The Austin Police Department has made public the body camera footage of the tragic officer-involved shooting that took place in North Austin. The incident, which occurred on May 27 at around 1:34 a.m., has raised questions and concerns within the community.
According to reports, officers responded to a disturbance call in the 12500 block of Tech Ridge Blvd. A concerned citizen had reported hearing a violent altercation between a man and a woman, including sounds of glass breaking and objects being thrown.
Upon arrival, officers witnessed a horrifying scene. A 46-year-old man, later identified as Ensel Maclare-Urgelles, was seen viciously attacking a woman with a knife. In a desperate attempt to save the victim’s life, an officer was forced to discharge their firearm, fatally injuring Maclare-Urgelles.
Suspect Identified in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting
The Austin Police Department (APD) has named the suspect involved in the deadly altercation in North Austin, which resulted in the loss of a life.
The victim sustained life-threatening injuries but has fortunately been released from hospital care. However, Maclare-Urgelles succumbed to his wounds at the hospital, according to APD officials.
Both officers involved in the incident were equipped with body cameras, providing crucial evidence of the events that transpired. Officer Cody Schulz, who discharged his firearm, has been placed on administrative duty as per department protocol. Meanwhile, Officer Alexis Cruz, who did not fire his weapon, also captured the incident on his body-worn camera.
The Austin Police Department has initiated two separate investigations into the incident. A criminal investigation, led by the APD Special Investigations Unit in collaboration with the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, aims to determine any criminal liabilities. Simultaneously, an administrative investigation, overseen by the APD Internal Affairs Unit with input from the Office of Police Oversight, will assess the officers’ adherence to department protocols.
For those interested in viewing the full footage of the incident, the videos can be accessed here.
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– body camera video released in deadly North Austin officer-involved shooting
– body camera video released in deadly North Austin officer-involved shooting.
