3 killed in ongoing shooter situation in Austin, Texas as suspect identified
Police in Austin, Texas have been attending an active shooter situation in which three people were pronounced dead.
The shooting occurred at an intersection in the Arboretum area in northwest Austin. Police quickly took to Twitter to advise residents to stay clear of the area and “shelter in place.”
Just drove by the arboretum Starbucks in #Austin something is going on, KXAN is saying active shooter. pic.twitter.com/6fKvHHixwK
— Dr Karl Kreder (@mechanikalk) April 18, 2021
APD is currently on scene of an active shooting incident at Great Hills Trail and Rain Creek Parkway. All residents are advised to shelter in place and avoid the area. PIO en route. - PIO8
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) April 18, 2021
Photos of the scene show 18 response vehicles called to the scene.
UPDATE3: Active Attack/Shooter incident 9600 blk Great Hills Trl continues to be an active Law Enforcement scene. No additional patients have been reported or located at this time. 18 #ATCEMS assets are currently on scene. Continue to avoid the area. More information to follow.
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) April 18, 2021
More scene photos from shooting in NW Austin this afternoon. Three people confirmed dead. Scene is active. Again this is in the area of Great Hills Trail and Rain Creek Parkway. Avoid the area @KVUEpic.twitter.com/buEVU9zWrY
— Bryan Mays (@BryanM_KVUE) April 18, 2021
Officials confirmed to local media that the initial 911 call was of an active shooter situation, and the scene is at an apartment complex. They called the situation “domestic” and said it was not posing a threat to the general public.
At this time the Great Hills Trail scene is still active. We are still asking residents to shelter in place and report suspicious activity. While a suspect is still at large it appears this is a domestic situation that is isolated and there is no risk to the general public. -PIO8
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) April 18, 2021
In a later update, police identified the suspect behind the shooting as 41-year-old Stephen Broderick.
Broderick remains at large, according to Austin Police Interim Chief Joseph Chacon.
Chacon said the situation remains dangerous and Broderick could be hiding or have potentially taken a hostage.
“The danger still remains high at this point,” Chacon said.
Austin Police Chief Chacon provided an on scene brief today, regarding the incident at Great Hills Trail and Rain Creek Parkway. Please see attached photo of the suspect, Stephen Broderick, 41 years of age, black male who is 5 feet and 7 inches tall. https://t.co/HQu5bOwhlcpic.twitter.com/EVDU64Rph2
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) April 18, 2021
The police chief revealed the shooting was targeted, as three victims – two women and one man – all knew Broderick. A child involved in the incident has been found and is safe, Chacon also said.
Police have continued to tell residents to shelter in place until the suspect is caught.
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