Georgetown Shooting: Officer-Involved Fatal Encounter | Austin News

A Georgetown officer-involved shooting left 37-year-old Timothy Visa Xayyaraj dead after a chaotic confrontation Saturday afternoon. Police responded to reports of erratic behavior and vehicle jumping; Xayyaraj allegedly told officers he had a gun and then fought with multiple deputies, attempting to grab a weapon from an officer’s holster. The struggle escalated to the ground, gunfire erupted, and another officer fired in response. Footage captured the chaos and emergency response. Earlier that day, Xayyaraj had been arrested at a hospital for allegedly trying to take a weapon from an officer but was released due to insufficient probable cause. Now, Texas Rangers lead the investigation, which will be reviewed by a Grand Jury. Authorities extended condolences to his family and urged mental health support, highlighting the broader societal challenges surrounding crisis intervention. The incident occurred near busy commercial areas, sparking community shock and calls for clarity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b2ef79468b65e883