BREAKING: Police report ‘multiple victims’ in Austin, Texas shootings

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Jul 31, 2016

This is an emerging news story…

At least one person is believed to have died and “multiple victims” have been reported in separate shooting incidents in Austin, Texas this morning.

Austin Police Department raised the alarm with a series of tweets warning locals to “stay away from downtown” because an “active shooter incident” was underway.

They reported that “separate shootings within the same area” were occurring.

According to ABC News, the location of the shooter or shooters is still unknown.

The Sun has reported that a woman in her thirties has died as a result of the incident which occurred around 3am local time in the Sixth Street entertainment district.

Reports suggest that two other women and one man were also injured in the attack.

Both scenes have now been described by police as “secure”.

Active shooter incident downtown, multiple victims. Stay away from downtown. Media: Dont call for updates at this time, more to follow. PIO6

— Austin Police Dept (@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 Dept (@Austin_Police) July 31, 2016

If anyone has video or info specifically about the shooting on 6th street email APD at police3@austintexas.gov -PIO1

— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) July 31, 2016

Austin Police say there are "separate shootings within the same area. Both scenes are secure at this time." https://t.co/xXgDNrO9XN

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) July 31, 2016

'We are not used to having this type of crime around,' says witness Dorian Santiago on #Austin shooting https://t.co/8q6WN3FFJX

— Sky News (@SkyNews) July 31, 2016