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AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Police Department is continuing its investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of September 10, 2025, in the 700 block of Azie Morton Road near Zilker Park. According to APD, officers were conducting a curfew check around 3:31 a.m. when they located a stolen vehicle. After calling for a tow, most officers departed to patrol other areas while Officer Adam Reinhart remained at the scene. At approximately 4:10 a.m., two individuals approached the tow truck driver, claiming ownership of the vehicle. As they began walking into a wooded area, Officer Reinhart followed, issued verbal commands, and announced that they were detained. The female subject, identified as Kay Smith, 30, began walking toward the officer, whil...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 8500 block of FM-1960 East. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the collision involved a motorcycle and a truck. One adult male was confirmed deceased at the scene. An adult female who was transported by Life Flight was later also confirmed deceased. The investigation is ongoing.

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man was arrested after deputies found him unconscious with a handgun in his hand in the drive-thru of a McDonald’s in the 27500 block of Cypresswood Drive. The incident occurred around 11:12 p.m. on September 10, 2025. Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded and located the male driver, identified as Cameron Bennett, passed out with a handgun in his left hand. Deputies secured the weapon before detaining him. According to Constable Mark Herman, Bennett was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. His bond was set at $100 out of County Court 7. If you have any information, you are urged to contact Constable Mark Herman’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.