AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police said a driver was shot in the neck after being chased by an officer who witnessed a drive-by shooting. APD confirmed Sunday that one person has been arrested and charged with deadly conduct.
Austin PD said they were unable to release information about the person accused; If they are the same person who was shot during the incident.
It happened near North Creek Drive and East Rundberg Lane just before 1 a.m. Sunday.
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said it started when an officer said they witnessed a drive-by shooting. The officer followed a vehicle onto Parkfield Drive, APD Police Chief Lisa Davis said during an early morning news conference.
As the car turned right onto Parkfield, the officer got out of his car and gave orders and a warning before opening fire. The car continued to drive away, Davis said.
The car was then found parked on a side street. The person inside was shot in the neck.
Chief Davis said it is not clear whether the gunshot was from the officer’s service weapon. A firearm was found inside the vehicle, Davis said.
The officer was interviewed as part of the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.