Austin, Texas – Austin police released body camera footage on Friday depicting officers shooting and killing a man on April 27. The incident involved officers confronting a man identified as Thomas Price, 44, at the Summer Grove apartment complex. According to police, Price was asked to surrender his weapon, but instead raised it towards the officers, resulting in officers Adam Reinhart and Kai Finch firing at him. The bodycam footage was reviewed by the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office as part of the ongoing investigation into the fatal encounter.
Following the shooting, Price was shot, handcuffed, and received life-saving measures before being transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police reported that Price was still holding a gun after being shot. Both officers involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave pending the investigation, which is still ongoing. In addition to the bodycam footage released, footage from Officer Peter Miller was also included to provide a comprehensive understanding of the sequence of events leading up to the shooting.
The incident began when police responded to a call at the Summer Grove apartment complex in northwest Austin just before midnight. Callers alerted authorities to a man carrying a rifle on the premises, followed by reports of gunfire and multiple individuals being held at gunpoint. As officers approached a group outside one of the buildings, Price emerged in the breezeway with a gun. Despite commands to drop his weapon, Price allegedly raised it towards the officers, leading to the fatal shooting.
As the investigation continues, police have stated that no charges are pending in the case. The release of the bodycam footage aims to shed light on the events that transpired at the apartment complex, offering insight into the circumstances surrounding Price’s death. The community awaits further developments in the investigation to understand the full scope of the incident and the actions taken by law enforcement that night.