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Man arrested after pulling stolen gun on roommate in east Austin, police say
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk Abigail Jones , as published by KXAN-NBC
· November 7, 2026
· 1 min read
A 38-year-old man was arrested and charged with assault after pointing a stolen gun at his roommate, initiating a standoff with police in east Austin on Friday, according to police.
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