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Category: Police & Fire

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Suspect barricaded in Austin apartment dies by suicide

Avatar photo by Francia Garcia Hernandez August 10, 2023August 10, 2023

After a 19-hour standoff with law enforcement, a man barricaded in an Austin apartment on Wednesday was found dead with “a self-inflicted gunshot wound” early Thursday, police said in a statement.  Late Wednesday afternoon, the FBI and Chicago police were negotiating with the man barricaded in an apartment on the 5400 block of Walton Street. […]

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Austin man barricaded in apartment after arrest attempt

Avatar photo by Francia Garcia Hernandez August 9, 2023August 9, 2023
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Want to improve public safety? Beat facilitators needed 

Avatar photo by Francia Garcia Hernandez July 18, 2023July 19, 2023
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Active community key to 15th Police District council working

Avatar photo by Francia Garcia Hernandez June 20, 2023June 20, 2023
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Tensions continue on 11th police district council

Avatar photo by Francia Garcia Hernandez June 20, 2023August 1, 2023
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Local orgs, faith leaders, police collaborate for a safe summer

Avatar photo by Francia Garcia Hernandez June 13, 2023June 13, 2023
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Residents question 25th Police District council on safety issues, powers

Avatar photo by Igor Studenkov June 6, 2023June 6, 2023
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Amid confusion and tension, 11th police district council hosts first public meeting 

Avatar photo by Francia Garcia Hernandez May 27, 2023May 28, 2023
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West Side police oversight commissioners reflect on work, future

Avatar photo by Igor Studenkov May 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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West Side police district councils schedule first-ever meetings

Avatar photo by Igor Studenkov May 23, 2023May 23, 2023

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