Crime & Safety
Man Shot In East Austin Sustains Life-Threatening Wounds
The incident occurred along the 5700 block of Manor Road near Rogge Lane just after 8:30 p.m. Monday evening.
EAST AUSTIN, TX — A man was seriously injured after being shot Monday night along Manor Road, emergency crews said.
Police confirmed the shooting near the intersection of Manor Road and Rogge Lane just after 8:30 p.m. along the 5700 block of the former artery. Upon their arrival, medics said on Twitter they found a man in his 20s with a gunshot wound. The victim was rushed to Dell Seton Medical Center with serious injuries considered to be life-threatening, medics said.
Austin Police Department officials confirmed the incident had taken place, but did not indicate whether a suspect was in custody.
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Final: #ATCEMSMedics @Austin_Police @AustinFireInfo responded Rogge/Manor Rd (20:34) ~20’s male GSW. #ATCEMS called a trauma alert, transporting to Dell Seton Medical Center with serious potentially life treating injuries.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) March 20, 2018
Shooting at 5700 block Manor Rd. Officers on scene investigating. One person transported to hospital. PIO8
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) March 20, 2018
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