NEW: The Austin Police Department has identified the suspect in the officer-involved shooting in Southeast Austin on August 6.
On August 11, APD identified the suspect as 56-year-old Dwayne Brzozowski.
Police say this is considered a low priority call, so officers waited a couple of hours, until around 9 p.m., to conduct the welfare check. Both the officer and the suspect have been taken to hospitals and neither of their injuries are expected to be life-threatening. Detectives contacted their supervisor with their findings and authorization to attempt entry was given. The Detectives approached the front door and knocked on it to attempt to contact the resident and received no response. The Detectives kicked open the door in order gain access to check the welfare of the resident. As the door opened, and before entering the residence, the Detectives identified themselves as Austin Police.
The second Detective maintained cover at a nearby residence until other officers arrived. During the encounter, both original Detectives discharged their Department-approved firearms. Austin-Travis County EMS transported the injured Detective to a local hospital, where the Detective was treated and released. The other Detective and civilians did not sustain physical injuries.
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