Case:                   24-0470988

Date:  Friday, February 16, 2024
 
Time:   4:28 p.m.
 
Location:   6865 East US 290 Highway Service Road EB – Menlo at Mueller Apartments
 
Video:  APD’s YouTube Channel

On Friday, February 16, 2024, at approximately 4:28 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officer Dalton Schroeder and officer Jason Wright responded to a Check Welfare Urgent call at 6865 East US 290 Highway Service Road EB. The officers arrived and located a child that was choking. Relatives told the officers that the boy was choking on candy. Officer Schroeder quickly utilized his personal anti-choking device and applied lifesaving techniques on the child, bringing him back to normal breathing.
 
The outstanding work done by Officer Schroeder and Officer Wright successfully saved the life of a young child. APD commends both officers on their swift and effective action.