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The Round Rock Police Department has identified the suspect involved in the Aug. 4 officer-involved shooting as Reece Ababao, 20, of Round Rock.
The incident occurred at approximately 1 a.m. when officers responded to a stabbing at a residence in the 2800 block of Phoenix Way following a domestic violence incident.
The suspect and both victims, identified as his parents, were transported to local hospitals. Reece Ababao was later pronounced deceased. Both victims remain in critical condition.
Reece Ababao had prior involvement with the Round Rock Police Department related to assault-family violence, and officers had previously responded to the residence.
In accordance with department policy, Officer Dillon Rizzo, who has served with the Round Rock Police Department since 2017, has been placed on administrative leave.
The investigation remains ongoing and is being led by the Texas Rangers with assistance from the Round Rock Police Department and the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.
The Round Rock Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at approximately 1 a.m. Aug. 4, 2026, while officers were responding to a stabbing incident in the 2800 block of Phoenix Way.
Officers were dispatched to the residence after receiving a 911 call reporting that a woman had fled to a nearby neighbor’s home after being stabbed. Upon arrival, officers heard a man yelling for help from inside the residence. After announcing their presence, officers forced entry through the front door and encountered the suspect, who was armed with a knife. One officer discharged his firearm, striking the suspect. Officers then located a second victim inside the residence with critical stab wounds.
The suspect and both victims were transported to a local hospital, where the suspect was later pronounced deceased. The male and female victims remain in critical condition.
The Texas Rangers and the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office are assisting with the investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available.
This is the Round Rock Police Department’s first officer-involved shooting since January 2025.
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ORIGINAL: The Round Rock Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at approximately 1 a.m. in the 2800 block of Phoenix Way while officers were responding to a domestic violence incident.
During the response, an officer shot the suspect. The individual was transported to a local hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased.
There is no ongoing threat to the public. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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The Round Rock Police Department has identified the suspect involved in the Aug. 4 officer-involved shooting as Reece Ababao, 20, of Round Rock.
The incident occurred at approximately 1 a.m. when officers responded to a stabbing at a residence in the 2800 block of Phoenix Way
The Round Rock Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at approximately 1 a.m. Aug. 4, 2026, while officers were responding to a stabbing incident in the 2800 block of Phoenix Way.
Officers were dispatched to the residence after receiving a
The Round Rock Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at approximately 1 a.m. in the 2800 block of Phoenix Way while officers were responding to a domestic violence incident.
During the response, an officer shot the suspect. The individual
Officers are responding to a collision at the intersection of Sunrise and Double File. Roadway is closed. Please expect delays and seek alternate routes.
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