A shooting incident was reported in Austin, Texas on Friday, after the police said a 'critical incident' occured in the downtown area when a shooter targeted multiple buildings.
A gunman opened fire at the Austin police department on Friday, and aimed at several nearby buildings before he was finally shot by the police. The police have confirmed the man is dead.
"APD Headquarters has been evacuated... A suspect has been shot ..One male suspect is deceased. We are in process of securing scene.,,," the police said in a series of tweets.
No officers have been injured, the police said.
There was an active shooter targeting multiple downtown blogs, including APD Headquarters. This resulted in an Ofc. Involved Shooting.
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) November 28, 2014
APD Headquarters has been evacuated. A suspect has been shot and his condition is unknown at this time. — Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) November 28, 2014
A critical incident is ongoing downtown involving APD Headquarters. Please stay away from the area. APD-PIO
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) November 28, 2014
One male suspect is deceased. We are in process of securing scene.
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) November 28, 2014
