Austin Police Department Release Of Critical Incident Briefing Video, April 9 Incident

Press release from the City of Austin:

July 7, 2021

The Austin Police Department (APD) continues to investigate the critical incident that occurred on April 9, 2021 in the 6300 block of East U.S. Highway 290 on the Westbound Frontage road. Although the production process is underway, APD will not release this video during the extended timeframe due to production delays caused by the back log of previously delayed video releases. At this time, APD is planning to release this critical incident briefing video no later than July 30, 2021.

This is a 21-day extension from the previously provided July 8 release date. APD completes work on critical incident videos and their release consecutively and not simultaneously.

The officers significantly involved in the April 9, 2021, critical incident are identified as:

• Officer Jon Riordan - two and a half years of service with APD
• Officer Kingly Kong - two years of service with APD

These officers, were initially placed on paid administrative leave in accordance with APD policy.

Officer Kong has since been returned to full duty. Officer Riordan remains on limited duty due to the injuries he sustained during this incident.

The Austin Police Department continues to work to provide a clear and unbiased account of critical incidents to the community. The goal is to increase transparency and build trust through the release of community briefing videos.

To learn more about APD’s Critical Incident Policy, including video FAQs, please visit http://austintexas.gov/apd-cri...

This press release was produced by the City of Austin. The views expressed here are the author’s own.