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Public Information Office: (512) 974-5017 715 E. 8th St.

Austin, Texas 78701

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


May 31, 2011
Contact: Public Information Office, 974-5017

Officer Involved Shooting Update: Correction on Rodriguez’ time with the


department

Case: 2011-11582313

Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Time: 10:48 p.m.

Location: 800 Block of East 8th Street

Arrested: 16 year old Juvenile Male

Deceased: Byron Carter, Black Male, 1-5-1991

The officer who was struck and injured by the vehicle, driven by a juvenile suspect,
has been identified as Jeffrey Rodriguez, a three-year veteran with the Austin
Police Department. Officer Rodriguez was transported to University Medical Center
at Brackenridge, released, and is currently recovering from a leg injury.

Consistent with department policy, Officer Nathan Wagner, who fired at the suspect
vehicle, has been placed on administrative leave. Additionally, Wagner is a three-
year veteran with the department

The deceased has been identified as Byron Carter and next of kin notified.

The juvenile suspect, a sixteen year old male, is currently in the hospital in police
custody, recovering from his injuries with felony charges pending.

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