The alert was released at austin pd alert to 51,789 residents in South Austin, before being lifted after authorities said the suspect fled. A one-mile radius near Willow Springs Road and Industrial Boulevard was used for updates. The subject was a muscular Black man in his mid-30s, later taken into custody after an extensive search. Approximately ten minutes into the operation, authorities released the shelter-in-place notice and rescinded the alert once the suspect’s location was determined. Officials said the incident was contained and the area returned to normal as the search continued outside the radius. Residents were advised to remain cautious through official channels for any further instructions.
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Austin police lift shelter order for 51,789 under Austin Pd Alert
Austin police issued an austin pd alert to 51,789 people in South Austin on Wednesday while searching for a suspect they described as “dangerous and violent.” About 10 minutes after the order went out, police lifted the shelter-in-place instruction and said the subject had fled the area.The alert re…
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