A shootout occurred in northeast Austin involving a police officer and a suspect. The suspect is accused of pistol-whipping a stranger. Body camera footage of the incident has been released by the police. This footage shows the moment the officer exchanged gunfire with the suspect. Further details about the incident, including the 911 call and bodycam video, are available from the authorities.
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