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Austin Police Shot Teen in Fatal Error | Texas News
A 17-year-old, Anthoneil Williams II, was fatally shot by Austin police after responding to a 911 call—despite no gun being found and a water bottle in his waistband. His family and activists demand prosecution of officers Alexis Cruz, Jake Pitcher, and Avery Zucchi, who fired over 20 rounds, continuing to shoot after he fell. Body cam footage shows the tense encounter, and while police say investigations are underway, critics accuse media of ignoring calls to “jail killer cops” and focus on superficial reforms. As the Travis County DA reviews evidence, the community mourns a young life lost…
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