AUSTIN (KXAN) — An officer with the Austin Police Department has been removed from patrol and placed on restricted duty after videos surfaced of an incident on 6th Street, according to APD.
KXAN received two witness videos of the scene. One shows an officer on top of a person, appearing to punch them multiple times.
Another officer is nearby, holding a second person on the ground. A third officer appears, putting their knee on the side of the person being punched, helping the first officer hold the person down.
As the incident unfolded, a bystander appeared to throw water at the officers who were holding down the person who had been punched. The second officer began to push back the crowd of onlookers.
Another video recorded by a witness appears to show an officer in a blue shirt shoving a bystander in an orange shirt. Another officer wearing a black shirt appears to throw a punch. The man in the orange shirt is later seen on the ground.
The name of the officers involved have not been released. KXAN has asked Austin PD for the name of the officer who was taken off patrol duty.
APD said it will review body camera footage and conduct interviews with the officer involved and witnesses.
Images from witness video show an officer hitting a person on the ground. The officer is part of an investigation, APD said.Images from witness video show an officer hitting a person on the ground. The officer is part of an investigation, APD said.Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis responded to the situation early Saturday, saying she shares "the community's concern" about the incident.
"Last night, an Austin police officer struck an individual during a crowd control incident on Sixth Street. After reviewing the video footage, I share the community's concern and take this matter very seriously. The officer has been removed from patrol and placed on restricted duty pending a thorough investigation," said Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis in a statement to KXAN.
"I want to assure our community and partners this investigation will be thorough, transparent, and timely. Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses," said Davis in the statement.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson released a statement Saturday, calling the incident "inexcusable and indefensible."
“I have seen the video of an Austin Police Officer on 6th Street last night. The action is inexcusable and indefensible. There is no room in APD for such violent behavior or for someone who claims to be a public servant and acts that way. I know that Chief Davis will take appropriate action, including action that leads to termination. Again, there is no room for such offensive, ridiculous action.” - Mayor Kirk Watson
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the APD Special Investigations Unit 512-974-6840.
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