A suspect is in custody following a shootout with police officers in north Austin. The incident occurred near the intersection of U.S. 290 and Interstate 35 on Wednesday morning. Austin Police reported that an exchange of gunfire took place before the suspect was taken into custody. Further details about the incident can be found through Austin Police or local news sources, such as KXAN.
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