Stolen Ambulance Chase on I-35 Ends With Police Fatally Shooting Suspect; Upper Deck of Highway Closed for Investigation
I-35 S Near Exit 236A, Hancock, Austin
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- A suspect was fatally shot by a Texas state trooper on Thursday morning after leading law enforcement on a chase in a stolen ambulance that ended on Interstate 35 in Austin, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
- DPS troopers were alerted around 6:30 a.m. to a stolen Fort Worth Fire & EMS ambulance traveling south on I-35 in Williamson County, the agency said. When troopers located the ambulance and signaled it to pull over with lights and sirens, the driver refused to stop and began, in DPS's words, "actively evading law enforcement."
- As the pursuit reached I-35 near US-290 in Austin, the driver intentionally rammed multiple civilian vehicles, according to DPS. Once the ambulance reached the highway's upper deck, a trooper fired, striking the driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting, as is standard for officer-involved shootings in Texas. The upper deck of I-35 remained closed during the investigation. It's not yet clear how the ambulance was stolen.
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The upper deck of I-35 remains closed amid the investigation. It's unclear how the ambulance was stolen.
Texas Rangers are actively investigating the shooting.
Once the ambulance reached the upper deck of I-35, a DPS trooper fired their gun, striking the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the ambulance then continued to ram vehicles.
Troopers then unsuccessfully tried to ram the ambulance.
When the chase reached I-35 in Austin near US-290, the ambulance began to intentionally ram multiple civilian cars.
Troopers were able to locate the ambulance. When they flashed lights and sirens, the driver refused to stop and began "actively evading law enforcement"
Around 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Texas DPS troopers were notified of a stolen Fort Worth Fire & EMS ambulance traveling southbound on I-35 in Williamson County.
Police confirmed that an officer-involved shooting occurred.
A Citizen user shows video of first responders in the area. The roadway is blocked for an investigation. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.
According to a Citizen user, a stolen ambulance reportedly crashed.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
The upper deck of I-35 remains closed amid the investigation. It's unclear how the ambulance was stolen.
Texas Rangers are actively investigating the shooting.
Once the ambulance reached the upper deck of I-35, a DPS trooper fired their gun, striking the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the ambulance then continued to ram vehicles.
Troopers then unsuccessfully tried to ram the ambulance.
When the chase reached I-35 in Austin near US-290, the ambulance began to intentionally ram multiple civilian cars.
Troopers were able to locate the ambulance. When they flashed lights and sirens, the driver refused to stop and began "actively evading law enforcement"
Around 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Texas DPS troopers were notified of a stolen Fort Worth Fire & EMS ambulance traveling southbound on I-35 in Williamson County.
Police confirmed that an officer-involved shooting occurred.
A Citizen user shows video of first responders in the area. The roadway is blocked for an investigation. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.
According to a Citizen user, a stolen ambulance reportedly crashed.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
The upper deck of I-35 remains closed amid the investigation. It's unclear how the ambulance was stolen.
Texas Rangers are actively investigating the shooting.
Once the ambulance reached the upper deck of I-35, a DPS trooper fired their gun, striking the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the ambulance then continued to ram vehicles.
Troopers then unsuccessfully tried to ram the ambulance.
When the chase reached I-35 in Austin near US-290, the ambulance began to intentionally ram multiple civilian cars.
Troopers were able to locate the ambulance. When they flashed lights and sirens, the driver refused to stop and began "actively evading law enforcement"
Around 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Texas DPS troopers were notified of a stolen Fort Worth Fire & EMS ambulance traveling southbound on I-35 in Williamson County.
Police confirmed that an officer-involved shooting occurred.
A Citizen user shows video of first responders in the area. The roadway is blocked for an investigation. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.
According to a Citizen user, a stolen ambulance reportedly crashed.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
The upper deck of I-35 remains closed amid the investigation. It's unclear how the ambulance was stolen.
Texas Rangers are actively investigating the shooting.
Once the ambulance reached the upper deck of I-35, a DPS trooper fired their gun, striking the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the ambulance then continued to ram vehicles.
Troopers then unsuccessfully tried to ram the ambulance.
When the chase reached I-35 in Austin near US-290, the ambulance began to intentionally ram multiple civilian cars.
Troopers were able to locate the ambulance. When they flashed lights and sirens, the driver refused to stop and began "actively evading law enforcement"
Around 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Texas DPS troopers were notified of a stolen Fort Worth Fire & EMS ambulance traveling southbound on I-35 in Williamson County.
Police confirmed that an officer-involved shooting occurred.
A Citizen user shows video of first responders in the area. The roadway is blocked for an investigation. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.
According to a Citizen user, a stolen ambulance reportedly crashed.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
The upper deck of I-35 remains closed amid the investigation. It's unclear how the ambulance was stolen.
Texas Rangers are actively investigating the shooting.
Once the ambulance reached the upper deck of I-35, a DPS trooper fired their gun, striking the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the ambulance then continued to ram vehicles.
Troopers then unsuccessfully tried to ram the ambulance.
When the chase reached I-35 in Austin near US-290, the ambulance began to intentionally ram multiple civilian cars.
Troopers were able to locate the ambulance. When they flashed lights and sirens, the driver refused to stop and began "actively evading law enforcement"
Around 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Texas DPS troopers were notified of a stolen Fort Worth Fire & EMS ambulance traveling southbound on I-35 in Williamson County.
Police confirmed that an officer-involved shooting occurred.
A Citizen user shows video of first responders in the area. The roadway is blocked for an investigation. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.
According to a Citizen user, a stolen ambulance reportedly crashed.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
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Well he would've needed that ambulance right Abt now
World is getting more and more like I love to stay home
@roundrockUser2370634015 i’ve really been feeling this a lot lately.
FAFO
Good chutting trooper 👍🙏👏👊💪🇺🇸
Well he would've needed that ambulance right Abt now
World is getting more and more like I love to stay home
@roundrockUser2370634015 i’ve really been feeling this a lot lately.
FAFO
Good chutting trooper 👍🙏👏👊💪🇺🇸
Well he would've needed that ambulance right Abt now
World is getting more and more like I love to stay home
@roundrockUser2370634015 i’ve really been feeling this a lot lately.
FAFO
Good chutting trooper 👍🙏👏👊💪🇺🇸
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Well he would've needed that ambulance right Abt now
World is getting more and more like I love to stay home
@roundrockUser2370634015 i’ve really been feeling this a lot lately.
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Good chutting trooper 👍🙏👏👊💪🇺🇸