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Un adolescente negro llamó al 911 para reportar un arma y murió baleado por la policía de Austin
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred after a 911 call reported a young person possibly wielding a gun in a parking lot.
A 17-year-old boy was shot by police in Austin, Texas. The incident occurred after a 911 call reported a young person possibly wielding a gun in a parking lot. When officers arrived at a community park, they found the teenager, who made a sudden movement towards his waist while being told to keep his hands up.
The police department released body camera footage showing the events that unfolded, including the shooting. The teenager, who was black, died at the scene despite attempts to save his life. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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