3 dead in Austin shooting, officials say scene remains active

Austin, Texas- Three people were pronounced dead at the scene of a shooting in Austin, Texas on Sunday afternoon, according to a tweets from the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services.

The incident happened Sunday afternoon in the 9600 block of Great Hills Trail, in the Arboretum area, according to officials.

UPDATE: Active Attack incident in the 9600 blk of Great Hills Trl; To this point #ATCEMSMedics have obtained Deceased On Scene pronouncements of 3 adult patients. This is still an active scene, please continue to avoid the area. More to Follow…
— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) April 18, 2021

The Austin Police Department tweeted that while the scene was still active, the shooting was believed to be a domestic situation and that there was no risk to general public.

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

“We are still asking residents to shelter in place and report suspicious activity,” the tweet stated.

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

This is a developing story and will update soon!

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3 dead in Austin shooting, officials say scene remains active

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