Chaos in Streets of Austin – Multiple People Catch Fire on Camera
Blazing anarchy ruled parts of Austin, Texas, Saturday night as street racers dueled with police. According to a news release from the Austin Police Department, the eruption began at about 9 p.m. with reports of cars…
Blazing anarchy ruled parts of Austin, Texas, Saturday night as street racers dueled with police.
According to a news release from the Austin Police Department, the eruption began at about 9 p.m. with reports of cars blocking an intersection.
“A minute later, multiple people called 911, saying several vehicles were racing, circling the intersection, running red lights, blocking traffic, and shooting fireworks,” the release said.
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Police arrived about 20 minutes later. The crowd broke up, but at around 10:30 p.m., another incident was reported.
“Multiple vehicles began to drive recklessly, blocking the intersection and driving in circles disregarding traffic laws. Officers again dispersed the crowd,” the release said.
Police responded to another report of racing and chaos shortly before 1 a.m. and then another one shortly after 1:30 a.m.
“During these incidents, the crowd threw rocks and bottles and pointed lasers at officers. One officer sustained a non-life-threatening injury, was treated at a local hospital, and was released. Rocks and bottles were thrown at patrol vehicles causing damage. Two people were arrested for evading arrest,” police said.