Shooting Near Barton Springs Bridge in Austin
Early this morning, a shooting happened near Barton Springs Road and Azie Morton Road in Austin. Austin police confirmed that the incident involved at least one officer. A police officer was shot and taken to the hospital.
A woman was also injured and taken to the hospital. So far, there are no reports of fatalities.
Authorities issued a shelter-in-place alert for people living nearby. Police set up roadblocks, deployed K9 units, and started a full investigation of the area.
Timeline of Events
Initial Call: Around 4:11 a.m., police received reports of gunfire near the intersection of Azie Morton Rd and Barton Springs Rd.
Police Response: Officers quickly arrived, searched the area with K9 units, and closed nearby streets.
Safety Alert: By around 5:30 a.m., residents were told to stay indoors and avoid the area.
Injuries and Suspect Information
Injured Officer: Taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Injured Woman: Also hospitalized, but it’s unclear if she was directly involved or just passing by.
Suspect(s): Early reports suggest more than one suspect may be involved.
- One suspect was reportedly injured and hospitalized.
- Another suspect is still on the run.
- Police are searching for a white male wearing a green shirt and beige pants. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Police Statement and Investigation
Austin Police confirmed the shooting happened in the 700 block of Azie Morton Road. Detectives are collecting evidence, checking surveillance footage, and searching for the suspect.
Police are asking people not to approach the area and to call 911 immediately if they see anything suspicious or spot the suspect.
Current Situation and Safety Tips
The area remains under heavy police monitoring.
Residents are advised to:
- Stay indoors and lock doors and windows.
- Keep away from windows and open areas.
- Report any sightings or suspicious activity to 911.
Authorities are expected to release more updates soon as the investigation continues.