Case: 2011-11582313
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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