Posted on 10/04/2023 12:47:54 PM PDT by Levy78
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police are asking for the community’s help to find the person who shot and killed a woman in north Austin after what they describe as a “road rage homicide” this past weekend.
Homicide Det. Israel Piña told reporters Tuesday afternoon that the victim’s name is Teressa Gandy Ferguson, 46. He said police believe she died from a gunshot wound after getting into a minor crash with someone. This happened at about 6 p.m. Saturday near exit 240 on North Interstate 35, which is the area between Rundberg Lane and Anderson Lane.
Police said Ferguson called a friend after the crash and told that person she apparently pulled over to exchange information with the other driver involved. However, the call ended unexpectedly. Shortly thereafter, police said 911 received an automated call from Apple reporting a collision involving Ferguson’s vehicle, which led to officers responding.
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LADIES WHEN OH WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO ARM YOURSELVES
Why would an Apple phone call police?
https://propertyclub.nyc/article/most-dangerous-neighborhoods-in-austin
https://www.southwestjournal.com/worst-neighborhoods-in-austin/
Situational awareness is your friend.
And a carry piece.
1. Georgian Acres
The most dangerous neighborhood in Austin is Georgian Acres. This residential area in north central Austin has a population of 9,600 and the worst levels of crime in the city. The crime rate in Georgian Acres was 10,925 per 100,000 in 2022, which is a whopping 365% higher than the national average. Georgian Acres has a bad reputation, which is well-deserved. However, in recent years parts of the neighborhood have begun to be revitalized. The current median home price stands at just $90,800.
Kinda scary isn't it? I think they monitor an accelerometer and if it thinks a crash has occurred, it calls the cops. I wonder how it "knows" a crash has occurred, as opposed to just dropping the phone.
They are wasting their time. The DA will let the offender off with probation if ever caught.
thank you
Yes that is scary.
GPS tracking the speed and direction then sudden deceleration and stopping but not detecting any movement after that. (Just My guess) Dropping the phone will be detected again by the GPS via the Altitude measurement.
austin has really gone downhill since I left in the early 2000’s. That was by no means the “getto hood” but so be it. When I go back to visit Texas I avoid austin completely.
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