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Suspect taken into custody after officer-involved shooting in NE Austin
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The shooting took place in the 800 block of Camino La Costa.
An incident occurred in Northeast Austin on Wednesday morning, resulting in an officer-involved shooting. The shooting took place in the 800 block of Camino La Costa. A suspect is now in custody following the incident.
Details of the shooting are limited, but it is known that the event led to the suspect being taken into custody. For more information on the officer-involved shooting, readers can refer to the source for further details and any available updates on the incident in Northeast Austin.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: CBS Austin Reading time: 1 min
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