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Updated 2026-06-17 20:51

APD announced arrests in February 2026 in street takeover incidents across Austin; more notes on a deadly hours-long SWAT incident earlier this year. Officers stated ongoing probes including targeted enforcement throughout Northwest Austin; traffic-focused patrols in Northwest Austin and a recent homicide investigation at a downtown location. APD urged the public to contact tips during ongoing inquiries and officers sought leads. The department emphasized vigilance to community safety amid ongoing efforts in the city. Stay tuned as more information becomes available.

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September 16, 2024 APD Officers to Conduct Targeted Traffic Enforcement in Northwest Austin September 13, 2024 UPDATE: Search Continues for Leads on the Homicide Investigation at 5800 Spring Meadow Road September 11, 2024 APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to a Leaving the Scene of a Crash Case

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September 15, 2025 APD Arrests Four Suspects in Connection to Burglary of Residence Case September 12, 2025 Traffic Fatality at the Intersection of Walsh Tarlton Lane and Pinnacle Road September 12, 2025 APD Investigates the September 10, 2025, Officer-Involved Shooting in the 700 block of Azie Morton Road

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Homicide Investigation at 201 West 5th Street March 12, 2026 APD Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance in Auto Theft Investigation March 11, 2026 APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to an Aggravated Assault March 10, 2026 2026 Drive Sober, No Regrets Initiative: Increased DWI Enforcement March 10, 2026 APD Detectives Seek Public Assistance in Identifying a Suspect of Multiple Window Peeping Cases March 10, 2026 UPDATE: APD Seeks Community Assistance with Homicide Investigation at...

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