1 Austin officer shot, 1 injured during deadly standoff

AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) -- Two Austin police officers are recovering after they were ambushed during a deadly standoff.

Police said the officers responded to a call for help before 11 p.m. Sunday at the 5500 block of Ponciana Dr.

While they were checking the area, one officer was shot and the other suffered injuries to his arm and knee.

Police said they shot and killed the suspect when he walked out with a woman. She was not hurt and is safe.