On September 2, 2022 while conducting a narcotics investigation, the Pflugerville Police Department attempted to a man who later fled the scene, touching off a police pursuit that began in Pflugerville and concluded in Austin.
According to Pflugerville police, the man, identified as Joshua Butler, wrecked his vehicle at Parmer Lane and McAllen Pass. Once out of the car, he reportedly shot at officers, ran into a local convenience store, and then fled on foot. Butler then reportedly attempted to carjack a civilian and shot at responding officers who returned fire. Through the course of the event, there were multiple instances where shots were fired by Butler, police said. Officers returned fire and the suspect was subsequently hit by an officer’s vehicle.
Butler was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital where he later died from injuries he sustained when he was hit by the patrol vehicle.
No police officers were injured. The Texas Rangers are onscene and leading the investigation.
