At Least 12 Victims in Shooting in Austin, Texas
At least 12 people have been injured in a shooting incident in Austin, Texas early Saturday morning according to Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS). Austin Police Department (APD) confirmed the shooting at 400 E 6th St.
ATCEMS tweeted about the incident on Saturday, with their latest update saying: "4 patients transported by #ATCEMSMedics, 6 patients transported by APD, 2 patients transported by private vehicle. AVOID 6TH ST AREA DUE TO ACTIVE INVESTIGATION. Media brief to be held at the Valero at 9th/ I-35, time to be determined. More to follow."
APD's Twitter account reported: "APD Officers working shooting downtown. Multiple victims with injuries. Media staging location will be E 9th street and IH 35 SVRD South bound (Valero gas station). Please stay away from 6th street. Will update with briefing time."
APD Officers working shooting downtown. Multiple victims with injuries. Media staging location will be E 9th street and IH 35 SVRD South bound (Valero gas station). Please stay away from 6th street. Will update with briefing time.
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) June 12, 2021
Police have not yet specified the number of victims or provided information about the incident.
Newsweek has asked APD and ATCEMS for comment.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
