2 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Austin business, authorities say
Two people were killed and another three injured in a shooting at a business in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, officials said.
The incident occurred in the 10000 block of Research Boulevard, the Austin Police Department said. A large police presence could be seen near the Arboretum, an outdoor mall in the area.
Two people were pronounced dead at the scene, Austin-Travis County EMS said.
An adult was transported to a local trauma facility with "critical, life-threatening injuries," Austin-Travis County EMS said. Two other adults are being evaluated for minor injuries, it said.
No individuals have been detained in the shooting, police said.
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Multiple agencies responded to the "critical incident" around 5 p.m. local time, Austin-Travis County EMS said.
The scene is currently contained, police said, while urging people to avoid the area.
"At this time we do not have any information to believe there’s a threat to the public," Austin Police said on social media.
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