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Officer Injured in Zilker Park Shooting; Suspect Captured

9/10/2025

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Story summary

A shooting near Zilker Park injured an Austin police officer and a woman early Wednesday morning.
The officer, checking for curfew violations, found a stolen vehicle and confronted two individuals.
The male suspect shot the woman and fired at the officer, who returned fire.
Both were hospitalized; the officer is stable, while the woman's condition is poor.
The suspect fled but was later shot by a homeowner during a break-in and is now in custody.

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Story summary

A shooting near Zilker Park injured an Austin police officer and a woman early Wednesday morning.
The officer, checking for curfew violations, found a stolen vehicle and confronted two individuals.
The male suspect shot the woman and fired at the officer, who returned fire.
Both were hospitalized; the officer is stable, while the woman's condition is poor.
The suspect fled but was later shot by a homeowner during a break-in and is now in custody.