A shooting incident occurred on Saturday morning in the 1000 block of South Mayfield Avenue in Austin, leaving one person injured.<\/p>\n
According to police, the incident unfolded just before 1:30 a.m. when a 26-year-old man got out of a vehicle occupied by five people, including two off-duty CPD officers. A person nearby opened fire, striking the victim.<\/p>\n
As the offender fired shots at the victim, someone inside the vehicle fired back before the offender fled the scene.<\/p>\n
The victim was struck by gunfire and taken to the hospital in serious condition. Fortunately, neither of the off-duty officers were injured in the incident.<\/p>\n
Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting, and authorities said no arrests have been made. CPD’s Investigative Response Team and COPA are investigating the incident.<\/p>\n
Those with information on the shooting can contact COPA on their website or by calling 312-746-3609.<\/p>\n
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking information from the public to help identify the offender. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community involvement in keeping neighborhoods safe.<\/p>\n
A 26-year-old man was shot by a person nearby after getting out of a vehicle occupied by five people, including two off-duty CPD officers.<\/p>\n
No, the off-duty officers were not injured in the incident.<\/p>\n
The victim was taken to the hospital in serious condition.<\/p>\n
No, there are no arrests made as of now. The investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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