Residents called 911 around 3:40 a.m., saying someone was inside their home. They hid in a closet and stayed on the call, telling police around 3:43 a.m. that they heard gunshots. Police said someone fired shots both inside and outside the home. Two officers responded to the call at 3:44 a.m., parking several houses away. As they approached the house, someone was about to drive off, so they ordered person to stop. Police say they exchanged gunfire, and Christopher Giles was killed.
Victim's Name: Christopher Eric Giles
Agency Responsible: Austin Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: White
Date of Death: January 26, 2018
County: Travis
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3345
Geography: Urban