Officers from the Cedar Park Police Department responded on Sunday night (November 2, 2025) at about 9:55 p.m. to a stabbing at the bar Top Spin Karaoke & Wing Bar, located in the 1800 block of S. Lakeline Blvd. in Cedar Park.

• Officers from the Cedar Park Police Department responded on Sunday night (November 2, 2025) at about 9:55 p.m. to a stabbing at the bar Top Spin Karaoke & Wing Bar, located in the 1800 block of S. Lakeline Blvd. in Cedar Park. https://www.kwtx.com+2Houston Chronicle+2

• The victim of the stabbing, a 40-year-old man from Leander, was found with multiple stab wounds and transported to a hospital in stable condition. https://www.kwtx.com+1

• The suspect, identified as a 24-year-old Cedar Park resident named Jacob Allen, fled on a motorcycle before officers arrived. Statesman+1

• After a short pursuit, the suspect stopped in a traffic lane, got off the motorcycle and “produced a handgun,” prompting officers to fire. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Houston Chronicle+2FOX 7 Austin+2

• Two officers were involved: K9 Officer Erik Detlefsen (22-year veteran) and Sgt. Ryan Zander (9-year veteran)—both placed on administrative leave per protocol. Statesman+1

• The Texas Rangers and the Cedar Park Police Major Crimes Unit are investigating. Statesman+1

Key points / observations

• The bar incident escalated from a stabbing to a police-pursued motorbike flight, ending in a lethal encounter when the suspect allegedly brandished a firearm.

• The suspect had prior arrests including weapons offenses, assault, and obstruction, and was known to law enforcement and had allegedly threatened officers in the past. Statesman

• The exact circumstances of the shooting (e.g., distance, number of shots, nature of officer(s) actions) are still subject to the investigation.

What’s next / things to watch

• Completion of the Texas Rangers’ investigation will clarify policy compliance, use of force reasoning, and any potential criminal or departmental actions.

• The Cedar Park Police Department and the community may issue further statements.

• Given the location (a bar + pursuit + firearms) and the involvement of a fleeing suspect who produced a gun, this will likely raise questions about bar safety, suspect conduct, and pursuit policies.