AUSTIN, Texas — A man accused of fleeing the scene after shooting at federal offers attempting to serve a warrant in Central-East Austin has been arrested.
The Austin Police Department said officials were working a warrant service for a suspect on the 6100 block of Manor Road on Tuesday, Aug. 25, when the shooting happened. The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force and the APD were serving the warrants when the suspect reportedly fired at officers. The officers fired back. No injuries were reported.
Residents in the area were asked to shelter in place after the incident.
On Saturday, Sept. 12, the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force said they arrested the man, identified as Deonte Lee Rogers, 31, at an apartment complex in the 7200 block of Northeast Drive.
Rogers was wanted for a federal supervised release violation with an original charge of felon in possession of a firearm.
On Aug. 25, police said Rogers was located in the courtyard of an apartment complex. As officers approached around 11 a.m., police said the suspect ran, along with another person.
As officials followed and the suspect approached a wooded area nearby, police said the suspect began firing. Two APD officers returned fire.
APD Chief Brian Manley said it was unknown if the suspect was struck. However, he did jump a fence and escaped into the woods.
The other subject that ran away with him was described as a Black male wearing a black tank top and black shorts.
Police said a pistol was located in the parking lot, which is believed to be the weapon used in the shooting.
Chief Manley said internal affairs will be investigating the use of force to determine if it was compliant to policy, and the APD special investigations unit along with the FBI will also be investigating.
Both officers will be placed on administrative duty as the investigation continues. The two officers have been on the team for 11.5 years and nine years.
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