Crime & Safety
Barricaded Person In South Austin Brings Out Police
Police were scheduled to provide further details on the incident at the intersection of Rockland Drive and Garbacz Drive Wednesday evening.
SOUTH AUSTIN, TX — Police officers were at a southwest Austin location amid reports of a barricaded person on Wednesday evening, law enforcement officials confirmed.
The location of the incident was undisclosed by police, but local media reports place it at the intersection of Rockland Drive and Garbacz Drive. Police confirmed the incident in a tweet sent out just before 6:20 p.m.
A police spokesman was expected to provide further details later in the evening, according to the Austin Police Department.
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We currently have an active SWAT call out for a barricaded subject in SW Austin. Officer Cadenas is on the way to the scene and will provide a location for the media to stage. Please avoid the area. PIO4
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) September 2, 2020
In the meantime, police ask residents to avoid the area.
Ofc. Cadenas providing a media briefing for our active SWAT call out for a barricaded subject in South Austin. https://t.co/4WYeHzEM5I
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) September 3, 2020
Patch will update when more details are shared.
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