Man Shot by Austin Police After Scooter Chase | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

A 29-year-old man, Emmanuel Diaz, was fatally shot by Austin police after a tense confrontation involving a handgun and an electric scooter. The incident began when a runner asked the man to slow down, escalating into a verbal and physical altercation that ended with Diaz threatening bystanders with a gun. Officers responded quickly, cornered Diaz near a trail, and after he refused to drop the weapon, he pointed it at them — prompting two officers to fire. Diaz died at the scene; no one else was hurt. Authorities recovered multiple handguns and are investigating his motive, including his…