The Austin Police Department (APD) is providing an update following significant protest activity that took place across the country and locally in Austin on Saturday, June 14, 2025. APD is committed to transparency and public safety and is sharing details regarding the events, officer injuries, arrests, and preparations for the days ahead. The information we are sharing today is preliminary, and numbers and information may change as we gather a comprehensive understanding of the events that took place.

“I want to thank our Austin Police Department Officers and Texas Department of Public Safety partners for handling this event with professionalism, dedication and commitment,” said Austin Police Chief, Lisa Davis. “I also want to thank our community for helping keep the evening peaceful. Through our coordinated efforts, we were all able to keep one another safe.”

The planned protest began at the Texas Capitol at 5 p.m., and APD officers were walking around the Capitol grounds in light blue vests interacting with our community. Dialogue policing allows officers to talk with attendees to share safety tips, set expectations, and support the right to peacefully assemble. Open conversation helps keep things calm, respectful, and safe for everyone.

Due to the high volume of pedestrian traffic, APD closed 11th street in both directions, eastbound at San Jacinto Blvd., and Westbound at Lavaca St. Congress Avenue was also shut down in both directions. Following the conclusion of the protest at the Capitol at 8 p.m., large groups were walking in the roadways at the following locations until almost 11 p.m. after requests to disperse were issued by APD and fellow public safety partners.

• South on Congress Avenue
• West on 6th Street
• North on Lavaca Street
• East on 9th Street
• North on Congress Avenue

As the protesters moved through downtown Austin, both APD and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) worked together to safely block traffic and allow the march to proceed. With the exception of a small number of agitators, the event remained largely peaceful. 

Below is the preliminary data from Saturday's protest:
 
Use of Force:

• Pepperball used by one officer, one round for throwing objects
• Takedown by one officer, assisting DPS on arrest
• Takedown by two officers and assisted by one other officer (level 4) to make obstructing the roadway/evading arrest

As is standard protocol, the use of force was reported and is currently going through the Force Review Unit process.

Arrests:

• Ravigopal, Sanjay - Asian Male - Obstructing Highway or Other Passageway (Class B) - 251651185
• Glasse, Julien - White Male - Obstructing Highway or Other Passageway (Class B), Evading Arrest or Detention on Foot (Class A) - 251671376
• Hardin, Karrington - Black Female - Obstructing Highway or Other Passageway (Class B) - 251631367

Officer injuries:

• One officer - knee injury while making arrest
• One officer - subject pointer laser in officer's eye, not identified, no arrest
• One officer - left hand injury while making arrest

As we prepare for the potential of additional demonstrations in the coming days, you will continue to see an increased and visible presence of officers throughout the city. Our goal remains clear: to protect the safety and rights of everyone, community members and officers alike. 
 
We will continue to leverage technology to help us monitor and respond more effectively to unfolding events, ensuring we maintain both accountability and transparency. 
 
To be absolutely clear, the Austin Police Department supports peaceful protests. But we will take necessary action against agitators who engage in illegal acts that endanger public safety. 
 
The safety of our community and our officers remains our top priority. 
 
If you choose to participate in any demonstration, we urge you to do so peacefully. And if you witness suspicious or dangerous behavior, please report it immediately by calling 9-1-1, and proceed to leave the scene.