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Scene of a protest focused on a sign that reads "APD Killed Us" along with images of victims of police violence

Mistrial: Austin Police Officer’s Landmark Murder Trial Gets No Resolution

A grand jury indicted Christopher Taylor after the 2020 shooting of Michael Ramos in South Austin. He is believed to be the first Austin officer ever prosecuted for murder after an on-duty killing.

by Michelle Pitcher

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