AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police is investigating a shooting in connection with a south Austin house fire Wednesday morning, according to APD Corporal Jose Mendez.
The Austin Fire Department and police officers received multiple incident reports in the 1900 block of Edgeware Drive near Menchaca Road.
Around 10:20 a.m. the Austin Police Department received a tip about an individual attempting to enter the backyard of a home on Edgeware Drive. Shortly after, another report came in at 10:40 a.m. stating a fire was seen from the home. While authorities were on scene, they received another call about a gunshot, which prompted an increase of police presence…