Austin Police Department Releases Statement on Officer’s Indictment in Connection with Officer-Involved Shooting

A recent indictment has been issued against Austin Police Department (APD) Officer Daniel Sanchez in connection with an officer-involved shooting that took place on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

Austin Police Chief Henderson released the following statement, “APD officers are trained to respond to acts of violence and prevent injuries to innocent persons. As seen in the Critical Incident Briefing materials released by APD on December 1, 2022, Officer Sanchez was confronted with a subject who fired a rifle indiscriminately in a densely populated neighborhood. Officer Sanchez responded to that threat consistent with his training.”

Austin Police provided timeline details on the shooting a year ago.

In adherence to APD protocol, Officer Sanchez has been placed on paid Administrative Duty during the resolution of the criminal indictment.

The department remains focused on maintaining transparency and ensuring accountability throughout this ongoing process.