A 17-year-old was killed in a shooting involving the Austin Police Department. The family of the victim has been identified. Community members and advocacy groups are seeking accountability for the incident.
They are calling for action to be taken. Further details about the shooting and the subsequent response from the community and police leaders can be found through local news sources, such as KXAN-NBC.
Recent coverage curated from local and regional sources.
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