× Off-the-clock officers acting as on-duty cops: Father’s death in Austin shows need for restraint, experts say By Tony Plohetski, Austin American-Statesman Published: June 27, 2021, 2:45pm Share: 3 Photos Brenda Ramos, left, comforts Elizabeth Gonzales at the location where her son was killed by an Austin police officer on April 22, 2021. The memorial for Alex Gonzales Jr. has been removed from Wickersham Lane four times and Elizabeth Gonzales doesn't know why or who is doing it. Ramos' son, Michael, was killed a few blocks away, also by an officer. The mothers take turns checking on their son's memorial. (Ana Ramirez/Austin American-Statesman/TNS)