An unsettling incident unfolded near Northeast Early College High School in Austin, where an officer from the Austin Independent School District Police Department was shot on Tuesday, close to 11 a.m. The alarming event occurred in the vicinity of 7105 Berkman Drive, adjacent to US 290.
Reportedly, the officer was targeted in an unprovoked attack, signifying that there was no prior interaction between the officer and the assailant before the shooting occurred. Following the gunfire, the Austin Independent School District (ISD) promptly initiated a lockdown at the high school, commencing at 11:16 a.m. Subsequent reassurances at 11:48 a.m. affirmed that the campus was secure, despite the ongoing lockdown protocol.
Law enforcement agencies, including officers from the Austin County Sheriff’s Department and the Austin Independent School District Police Department, are actively scouring the area in pursuit of the armed and potentially dangerous suspect. In efforts to facilitate the search, community members are strongly advised against approaching the school vicinity.
Confirmed reports stated that the injured officer was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital. Thankfully, initial information relayed to KVUE indicates that the officer’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
As of the latest update, no further details have been disclosed regarding the incident. Authorities continue their investigation, and additional information remains pending.
