APD: 1 injured in shooting involving officers

AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person was injured following a shooting involving police officers shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday in north Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.

APD said the incident occurred at approximately 12:40 a.m. in the 800 block of E. Braker Lane following a traffic stop. A man, woman and child were inside the vehicle at the time of the stop, according to police.

APD said during a pat down of the man, he tried to turn away and reach for a weapon, resulting in the officers firing shots. The man was taken to the hospital following the shooting, according to APD. The woman and child were not injured.

Two officers were involved in the incident and were placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, according to the department. No officers were injured.

Due to officers in the area investigating, E. Braker Lane from North Interstate 35 Service Road heading north to Bluff Bend Drive was closed.