- A man suspected of stabbing three people at a north Austin home is now in police custody.
- Police responded to the home after hearing screams and forced entry.
- Inside, a man was found holding a knife to a woman who had been stabbed, and officers opened fire on the suspect.
A man suspected of stabbing three people, one of whom died, at a north Austin home has been arrested, police said Sunday.
Interim Austin Police Chief Robin Henderson said when police arrived, they heard screaming coming from inside the residence and forced their way through.
Once inside, they saw a man with a knife holding down a woman who had been stabbed. They opened fire shortly after. The suspect was struck and injured.
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“Due to the urgency of the situation, officers made the decision to force entry into the residence through the front door to save lives and prevent further harm to those inside,” Henderson said at a press conference Sunday. ” he said. “The woman, who was being held by the suspect, was taken outside the residence by officers.”
Henderson said there were three children inside the home, but they were unharmed. (Fox News)
Henderson said there were three children inside the home, but they were unharmed.
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Officers found a woman's body with stab wounds in one of the bedrooms. Henderson said the relationship between the parties is still unclear.
The officer who fired his firearm was placed on administrative duty in accordance with policy.
