A shooting incident at a shopping center in Austin, Texas, has left one person dead and another critically injured. The Austin Police Department responded to reports of multiple shots fired in and around the Arboretum area of the shopping center. The first units arrived on the scene within minutes, and the counter-strike team was deployed due to initial reports of an explosion. However, no explosive devices were found.
Austin Police Department Interim Chief Robin Henderson confirmed the tragic incident during a press conference. The initial call reporting the shooting was received at approximately 5:01 p.m. local time. Henderson stated that the first units arrived at 5:07 p.m. and found two individuals who had been shot. The Austin Police Department, along with Austin Travis County and AFD, coordinated their efforts to provide medical assistance to one of the victims. Sadly, one person succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooter was also among the deceased, but the cause of their death has not been disclosed.
Homicide detectives are actively investigating the incident, and the area has been designated as an active crime scene. Chief Henderson assured the public that there was no ongoing threat to their safety. The relationship between the suspect and the victims remains unknown, and the identities of all three individuals have yet to be released by the police. Chief Henderson expressed her condolences to the families of the victims and the witnesses who experienced this tragic event.
The management company that owns The Arboretum has pledged full cooperation with the police investigation. In a statement, they expressed deep sadness over the senseless act of violence. The Austin Police Department has requested that anyone with photos or videos of the incident submit them through their website or social media channels.