Suspect In Custody After SWAT Call Forces Delays In East Austin

Austin TX

01 September, 2021

8:40 AM

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AUSTIN, TX — A suspect is in custody following a SWAT call issued in east Austin, authorities said. Austin PD said a suspect was in custody around 7:46 a.m. The initial SWAT call came in around 7:16 a.m. in the in the 1100 block of Airport Boulevard. At this time, drivers should still avoid the area and expect delays. This is a developing story. For more updates, please refresh this page. RELATED COVERAGE: Leander ISD Will Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic On Sept. 2 30 Hurricane Ida Kitties In Need Of Fosters: Austin Pets Alive! Funeral Services Set For Austin PD Officer Randy Boyd Suspect has been taken into custody without incident. Media please stage on the back parking lot of Walgreens off Oak Springs west of Airport. Will advise on briefing time shortly. - PIO8— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) September 1, 2021 #APD is currently working a SWAT situation in the 1100 Block of Airport Blvd. Please avoid the area and expect delays. #atxtraffic - PIO8— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) September" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/Austin_Pol... 1, 2021