Police have confirmed there have already been ‘multiple victims’.
A grave situation is ongoing in Austin, Texas, with police confirming that there have already been multiple victims of ‘separate shootings in the same area’.
A woman in her 30s has reportedly been killed.
Active shooter incident downtown, multiple victims. Stay away from downtown. Media: Dont call for updates at this time, more to follow. PIO6
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) July 31, 2016
Update: separate shootings within the same area. Both scenes are secure at this time. PIO responding to identify staging area.
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) July 31, 2016
There are many people with gunshot wounds, according to this tweet from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services.
#ATCEMSMedics advise to AVOID the downtown area of 6th street, Multiple incidents occurring including multiple pt's w/GSW's. MTF
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) July 31, 2016
Paramedics have confirmed that a number of casualties with gunshot wounds are spread across the area.
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