Leander, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Law enforcement in Central Texas have taken a 19-year old man into custody accused of stabbing his mother to death during a family disturbance early this morning.
19-year old Miles Speight of Leander, near Austin was taken into custody by the nearby Cedar Park Police Department.
The search for the teen which began shortly after 5am led police to issue an alert for residents to remain in their homes. That warning has been lifted. Neither details of the arrest or the family dispute have been released at this time.
Charges against the teen are pending.
Leander Police issued a series of tweets about the incident this morning:
***Update 03/31/2021 7:05 am***
The suspect was taken into custody by the Cedar Park Police Department. It is now safe for everyone to leave their homes. The investigation is still ongoing and charges are pending. Nothing further at this time.— Leander Police (@Leander_Police) March 31, 2021
The suspect is described as a light skinned black male with a shaved head and unknown color shorts and t-shirt. We will advise when it is safe to leave your residence. Send all media inquires to Lt. Jackson MItchell at 512-589-6784 or jmitchell@leandertx.gov
— Leander Police (@Leander_Police) March 31, 2021
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