Austin officials also agreed to a $10 million settlement with two men who were injured by police with beanbag rounds during the protests.
An Austin police officer fires into a crowd of protesters from Interstate 35 near police headquarters on May 31, 2020., our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.
In a short press conference Thursday afternoon, Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon defended his officers and chided Garza for remarking on"anticipated indictments." Flanked by APD command staff and city higher-ups, including City Manager Spencer Cronk, Chacon said officers were overwhelmed by crowds that were often"riotous and violent" — and that"less-lethal" weapons used for crowd control"did not perform in all instances in the manner anticipated.
Garza was elected in 2020 following the protests and ran on a campaign promising to hold law enforcement accountable. His current term stretches through 2024. "Today’s settlement reminds us of a difficult and painful moment for our city," Austin Mayor Steve Adler said in a tweet."No one should be injured while exercising their constitutional right to protest."
"In hindsight, we were not prepared for the heightened frustration felt by so many community members, nor the size and scope of the crowds," the chief said.
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