ATX Man Barricades Himself After Firing Shots At Code Enforcement

Austin TX

27 October, 2021

4:18 PM

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AUSTIN, TX — A man has barricaded himself inside his south Austin home Wednesday after police say he fired shots at a city employee who visited the home regarding lawn maintenance. The incident began around 9:16 a.m. when the Austin Code Department visited a home at the 10600 block of Pinkney Lane where code enforcement intended to conduct lawn maintenance under an administrative warrant, Austin police told reporters on Wednesday. During the visit, the man began firing a gun from inside the home. Officials said no one was injured. Live in Austin? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone. "They attempted to cut the lawn for him, and this is the reaction they got," APD officer Jose Mendez said Tuesday. Following the incident, police and SWAT crews responded to the call but say the resident is refusing to come out or communicate with officials as of 3 p.m. Briefing will take place at 1p. Situation is still active. https://t.co/yI2LTU3cp2— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) October 27, 2021 APD says they know the man is inside, and as far as they know, he's alright. They believe the resident has several weapons inside, based on prior experience, officials said. Police said they are currently employing its Bomb Squad, K-9 unit and hostage unit for help. Circle C Child Development Center said it was on secure lockdown, and parents can pick up their kids if they want. Kiker Elementary School on La Crosse Avenue is currently under "secure" status. According to Austin ISD, "secure" is used when there's a threat outside of the building. As a result, all doors are locked with students/staff inside. Operations continue as normal. This is a developing story. For more updates, please refresh this page.