AUSTIN, Texas — A man was seriously injured after being shot by someone inside his vehicle before crashing in downtown Austin Friday evening, according to the Austin Police Department.
The incident happened near West 10th Street and North Lamar Boulevard. APD Watch Command said officers received the initial call around 7:18 p.m. on Oct. 16 and arrived at the scene at 7:21 p.m.
According to police, the vehicle was traveling when someone inside allegedly shot the driver, causing him to crash.
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The driver, an adult man, was transported to a hospital with serious injuries and was taken into surgery Friday night.
Police said everyone inside the vehicle knew one another. Investigators were interviewing witnesses who were inside the car at the time of the shooting.
APD also said a possible suspect was in custody and being questioned as investigators worked to determine their involvement.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.