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Austin police officer who shot and killed Michael Ramos charged with murder
Read full article: Austin police officer who shot and killed Michael Ramos charged with murderA protester holds a sign at a rally for George Floyd and Michael Ramos at Austin Police headquarters on May 30, 2020. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas TribuneA murder warrant was issued Wednesday for the arrest of the Austin police officer who shot and killed Michael Ramos last year, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. The Travis County District Attorney’s Office has previously said that Taylor’s criminal case in Ramos’ killing would be presented to a grand jury this month. Michael Ramos was shot and killed by Austin police officer Christopher Taylor last year. Credit: Social mediaAdThe videos show officers ordering Ramos to exit his vehicle, hold his hands up and lift his shirt. AdThe city cut the budget following calls for defunding following the deaths of Ramos, Ambler and Floyd.
Multiple boats in distress, some sunk at ’Trump Boat Parade’ on Lake Travis, officials say
Read full article: Multiple boats in distress, some sunk at ’Trump Boat Parade’ on Lake Travis, officials sayHOUSTON – The Travis County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple calls involving boats in distress during the “Trump Boat Parade” on Lake Travis. TCSO responded to multiple calls involving boats in distress during the Trump parade on Lake Travis. — Travis County SO (@TravisCoSheriff) September 5, 2020Supporters of President Donald Trump were encouraged to bring “boats of all shapes and sizes” to participate in the parade, according to a Facebook page for the event. MEDIA: #ATCEMS has not been involved in any of the boat sinking incidents on Lake Travis today. — ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) September 5, 2020The boat parade route included Paradise Cove, West Beach, Point Venture and Hurst Creek.