Travis County District Attorney will not pursue charges against Austin officers in West Sixth Street shooting

March 4, 2026

The Travis County District Attorney's Office announced it will not pursue criminal charges against Austin Police officers who shot and killed the gunman in a mass shooting on West Sixth Street on Sunday. The office delivered that determination following its review of the incident.

Austin Police officers confronted a gunman during the mass shooting on West Sixth Street on Sunday, and officers fired, killing the attacker. The shooting prompted an immediate law enforcement and prosecutorial response given the severity of the incident.

With the DA's decision, prosecutors will not bring criminal charges against the officers who used deadly force. That outcome removes the possibility of a criminal trial or indictment tied to the officers' actions in this specific event.

The District Attorney's Office has the authority to decide whether conduct merits criminal charges, and in this instance it opted not to proceed. While this closes the criminal prosecution route, it does not address any other administrative or civil processes that may be pursued outside of criminal court.

Community members and officials will likely continue to follow the matter given its public safety implications, and local authorities may provide additional information as it becomes available. For now, the prosecutorial decision stands, and no charges will be filed against the officers involved in the West Sixth Street shooting.