Burglary turns deadly in NW Travis Co.

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - The Travis County Sheriff’s Office said a burglary turned deadly Friday after a homeowner fought an intruder in Northwest Travis County.

Sheriff’s deputies received a report shortly after 5 p.m. in reference to a burglary in progress in the 13700 block of Cedar Ridge.

The caller told officials a man - later identified as Ryan Glen Bradford, 34 - had broken into her home and was fighting her husband. According to Roger Wade with the sheriff's office, the suspected burglar was shot at some point during the assault.

Deputies, along with North Lake Travis Fire Department, Austin/Travis County EMS, STARFlight and the Jonestown Police Department responded to the scene. They arrived to find the suspected burglar with a gunshot wound.

Bradford was transported to University Medical Center Brackenridge for treatment. However, he died from his injury and was pronounced dead at 6:20 p.m.

Detectives do not anticipate filing any charges at this time. They will present the case to the District Attorney’s Office for review and present it to the grand jury.