APD says no one hurt in south Austin SWAT situation

AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person was taken to a local hospital after the Austin Police Department responded to a SWAT situation in south Austin Monday, according to APD.

In a media briefing, APD said SWAT officers were called to ATX Foodmart on South Congress shortly before 7:30 p.m.

Police said a man, who was not identified Monday, was on top of the building with a knife and was “having a mental health crisis.”

Officers were able to talk the man down from the roof, and EMS transported him to a local hospital.

No one was hurt, police said.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

 

AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person was taken to a local hospital after the Austin Police Department responded to a SWAT situation in south Austin Monday, according to APD.

In a media briefing, APD said SWAT officers were called to ATX Foodmart on South Congress shortly before 7:30 p.m.

Police said a man, who was not identified Monday, was on top of the building with a knife and was “having a mental health crisis.”

Officers were able to talk the man down from the roof, and EMS transported him to a local hospital.

No one was hurt, police said.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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