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Austin Hostage Crisis Ends in Four Deaths Including SWAT Officer

Officer Jorge Pastore killed in line of duty, another officer injured, in a standoff that began with a stabbing report

Overview

  • The Austin hostage crisis resulted in four deaths, including SWAT Officer Jorge Pastore, another injured officer, and two hostages.
  • The incident began with a report of a stabbing, with one hostage managing to escape before officers arrived and informing them that the suspect was armed with a knife.
  • SWAT officers forced entry into the residence around 4 a.m., leading to a shootout with the suspect who immediately fired at the officers.
  • Officer Jorge Pastore, who began his career with the Austin Police Department in 2019, was killed in the line of duty. Another officer was injured and is in stable condition.
  • The suspect was killed at the scene, and two other victims were found dead inside the home. The method of their deaths is currently unclear.
  • The incident is being investigated by both the Austin Police Department's internal affairs division and the department's special investigation unit in conjunction with the Travis County District Attorney's Office.