Police said via Twitter there were separate shootings downtown “within the same area,” and that “both scenes are secure at this time.”
Update: separate shootings within the same area. Both scenes are secure at this time. PIO responding to identify staging area.
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) July 31, 2016
A woman in her 30s was killed in the incident, the Austin American-Statesman newspaper reported, citing county emergency medical personnel. At least three other people were rushed to a local hospital, the newspaper said.
Active shooter incident downtown, multiple victims. Stay away from downtown. Media: Dont call for updates at this time, more to follow. PIO6
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) July 31, 2016
Police across the country, and especially in Texas, remain on edge weeks after a black extremist shot dead five officers protecting a peaceful march against police brutality in Dallas.
