Firework-Shooting Crowd Forces Police Vehicle to Retreat in Austin
One officer was reported injured after police responded to an “unlawful” street race gathering in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, February 18.
Video shared to Twitter by Aaron Crews shows a police vehicle reversing while a large crowd hits and pushes the vehicle’s hood. The police vehicle is then directly hit with a firework.
In a statement, Austin Police Department said several police vehicles were damaged responding to the incident.
“The department is committed to stopping this conduct. Lawbreaking in this manner will result in enforcement and arrest,” the statement said. Credit: Aaron Crews via Storyful
Video transcript
[SIRENS WAILING]
- What?
- What is happening?
[FIREWORK]
- Oh!
Oh.
What?
- What is happening?
[FIREWORK]
- Oh!