Teen Shot by Police With Water Bottle | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 1m

A 17-year-old in Austin was fatally shot by police after responding to a 911 call — only to discover the object he was holding was a water bottle, not a gun. Body cam footage shows officers repeatedly ordering him to keep his hands up before firing three shots. Investigators now suspect the teen may have intentionally provoked the officers, possibly in a tragic act of “suicide by police.” The 911 call reportedly came from his own phone, adding layers of complexity. Officers, trained to prioritize perceived deadly threats over mental health crises, now face scrutiny as criminal and…