Austin police are investigating a shooting that seriously injured a driver and ended in a crash near West 10th Street and North Lamar Boulevard on Friday night. The adult male driver was taken to a hospital and underwent surgery, according to police.
The sequence began with a call to the Austin Police Department’s watch command at about 7:18 p.m., according to KEYE / CBS Austin. Officers arrived at 7:21 p.m. Police say the vehicle was moving when someone inside allegedly shot the driver, leading to the crash.
Driver Rushed Into Surgery
The driver was transported to a hospital with serious injuries and taken into surgery Friday night, according to the CBS Austin report. Police said the people in the vehicle knew one another but have not described their relationship.
Investigators were interviewing witnesses who were inside the car, the outlet reported. What led to the shooting remains under investigation, according to the Austin Police Department.
Suspect In Custody, Questions Remain
A possible suspect was taken into custody and questioned as investigators assessed that person’s involvement, according to CBS Austin. Authorities have not released further details about an arrest, charges or the identities of those involved.
Police have not provided further information about what preceded the gunfire or what led to the crash near West 10th Street and North Lamar Boulevard.
Austin’s road-safety framework
Austin City Council adopted the city’s Vision Zero program in 2015 as part of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, according to Austin Transportation and Public Works.
