Law enforcement in Austin is on high alert as they hunt for two men responsible for ramming a cop with their car. The Austin Police Department has released descriptions and surveillance images of the suspects involved in the aggravated assault that took place in the early hours of October 14, 2023. According to an alert circulated by the department, the assault happened after a failed traffic stop led to a dangerous confrontation on a dead-end street.
The incident, which unfolded on Chimney Creek Circle at around 4:37 a.m., saw the two suspects attempt a getaway in a sedan – possibly a silver or grey Lexus, and during that escape, they struck and injured an APD officer, as described in Austin Police Department's press release. The suspects, both Hispanic males aged 18 to 25, with one brandishing a bowl cut and the other featuring a dyed blonde middle parting, took a U-turn before accelerating towards police officers and their patrol car, speeding away and leaving behind an officer in peril.
Authorities are now seeking the public's help to capture these fugitives. One suspect is described as having a tan complexion, black hair styled in a bowl cut, and without facial hair, while the second has a lighter complexion, black hair with a blonde parting, and a heavy-set figure. The assault on the officer has spurred the APD to offer a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest, urging anyone with knowledge about the suspects or the vehicle to come forward and help bring these individuals to justice.
For those who wish to provide pertinent tips while maintaining anonymity, information can be submitted to the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477, the robust response from the community can perhaps seal the fate of these aggressors, as law enforcement agencies combine efforts to apprehend them. The Austin Police Department has encouraged anyone who might recognize the suspects or has details regarding the incident to reach out to the APD Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-5177, their participation may ensure that the suspects face the full force of the law for their reckless and violent actions.
