The Austin Police Department (APD) continues to investigate the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, April 6, 2024.   

APD continues to work diligently to build trust within our community. As per our policy, we share information about a critical incident within ten business days of its occurrence. Transparency and accountability are key to our ability to serve the Austin community, so we will provide an account of this critical incident to help you understand the chain of events. APD is working with the Office of Police Oversight and the City of Austin to release this information today. The press release includes links to the relevant audio and video from the ongoing investigation. The Travis-County District Attorney's Office reviewed the audio and video materials identified for public release. The details provided today are preliminary, as we are very early in the investigation.

The Officer who discharged his Department-issued firearm is Officer Gabriel Walker Prado, and he has seven months of service with the Department. Per APD protocol, Officer Walker Prado has been placed on administrative leave.

Officer Adam Reinhart is not a subject officer in this incident.  However, video and audio captured by his body-worn camera is being released to help better understand the sequence of events. 

At approximately 1:56 a.m., Austin 9-1-1 received an emergency call reporting a disturbance inside an apartment at 3050 Tamarron Boulevard. The caller stated there was a physical disturbance that could be heard coming from a nearby apartment.  Within the same minute, APD officers were dispatched to the call.   

At approximately 2:06 a.m., three officers arrived at the apartment complex and attempted to find the disturbance. Officer Gabriel Walker Prado located the apartment and through a sliding glass door in the rear patio area observed two subjects inside the apartment engaged in a disturbance. Officer Walker Prado alerted two additional officers that were nearby searching for the scene of the disturbance. Both officers approached the front door area, while the first officer stayed positioned near the patio area. While the two other officers approached the front door area, Officer Adam Reinhart arrived on scene. Officer Reinhart knocked on the front door and announced, “Austin Police.” 

At approximately 2:09 a.m., Officer Walker Prado observed through the sliding glass door that one of the male subjects, later identified as Avelino Medel II, was armed with a gun in his hand. Mr. Medel, with the gun in his hand, pointed in an upward direction, then walked towards the front door where officers announced themselves. Officer Walker Prado at the rear by the patio immediately yelled 'gun, gun, gun,' and discharged his Department-issued firearm, striking Mr. Medel. Mr. Medel did not discharge his firearm. Mr. Medel fell to the ground, and the officers gave him verbal commands to stop moving and put his hands up. The second male subject involved in the disturbance opened the door and exited the apartment. Officers then made entry into the apartment, took Mr. Medel into custody, and rendered first aid.  

Mr. Medel’s firearm was located on the floor and recovered in close proximity to where Mr. Medel fell.  

At approximately 2:30 a.m., Mr. Medel was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He was released from the hospital on Sunday, April 7. The other male involved in the disturbance did not sustain any injuries.  

Currently, there are no charges pending, though the case remains under active investigation. 

This incident was captured on multiple officers' body-worn cameras. Body-worn camera videos do not always capture everything the officer or witnesses saw or experienced during the incident; however, the footage helps us understand what occurred. 

In compliance with state law that prohibits the release of certain information and to maintain the integrity of the investigation, the materials have been redacted.  

The materials include comprehensive footage of the officers' actions and contain graphic content and language. Viewer discretion is advised.  

 
MATERIALS BEING RELEASED:   

• One 9-1-1 audio file

• One Police Radio Traffic audio file 

• Body-worn camera – Officer Gabriel Walker Prado

• Body-worn camera – Officer Adam Reinhart 

All of the released materials are available on the Department's YouTube and other social media platforms. The link to the materials is below.  

Please click the link here: APD’s YouTube Channel  

Anyone with information is encouraged to call APD’s Special Investigation Unit at (512) 974-6840 or Capitol Area Crime Stoppers at (512) 472-8477. For the Capitol Area Crime Stoppers submission, you may submit a tip online at austincrimestoppers.org. You may remain anonymous.