City of Austin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERelease Date:
Contact: Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
The Austin Police Department continues to investigate the critical incident that occurred on January 5, 2021, at 2500 Wickersham Lane. Although the production process is currently underway, due to recent City of Austin weather-related closures, APD will not be releasing the video during the initial 60-day timeframe. At this time, APD is planning to release this critical incident briefing video no later than April 4, 2021.
The Officers involved in this critical incident have been identified as:
• Officer Gabriel Gutierrez - 5 years of service with APD - (Fired weapon/initial officer)
• Officer Luis Serrato - 2 years of service with APD - (Fired weapon/responding officer)
Per APD policy, both of these officers were placed on paid administrative leave.
The Austin Police Department continues to work in collaboration with the Office of Police Oversight to provide a clear and unbiased account of critical incidents to the community. The goal of this effort is to increase transparency and build trust through the release of community briefing videos.
To learn more about APD’s Critical Incident Policy, including video FAQs, please visit http://austintexas.gov/apd-critical-incidents/community-briefing-videos