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APD investigates officer after crowd control incident on Sixth Street

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Published  October 11, 2025 5:38pm CDT
Austin
FOX 7 Austin
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(City of Austin)

The Brief

    • An Austin Police officer struck a person during a crowd control incident on Sixth Street on Friday.
    • The officer has been removed from patrol and placed on restricted duty pending a full investigation by APD.
    • The identities of both the officer and the individual struck, as well as the extent of injuries, remain unknown.

AUSTIN - An Austin Police officer struck an individual during a crowd control incident on Sixth Street on Friday, October 10. 

What we know:

After reviewing the video footage, Austin police announced the officer has been removed from patrol and placed on restricted duty pending a thorough investigation.

APD will review camera footage and conduct interviews with the officer involved, witnesses, and others present.

What we don't know:

The officer involved in the incident has not been identified yet.

The injuries and identity of the individual struck has not been revealed yet.

What's next:

Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the APD Special Investigations Unit at (512)974-6840.

The Source: Information in this article was provided by Austin Police.

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