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"Bullets Were Flying": Car Show Turns into Horror Show in Austin

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As reported by KXAN:


he Austin Police Department said it is investigating a homicide Saturday night in east Austin, according to a social media post from the agency.


An APD public information officer said during a 9:15 p.m. press briefing that 911 initially received multiple calls around 6:25 p.m., reporting a shooting or stabbing at a convenience store in the 3900 block of North Interstate 35 Frontage Road.


At the time, a car show was being held at the location, the PIO said, and added that callers said that “bullets were flying.”


APD officers and Austin-Travis County EMS arrived at the scene at 6:28 p.m., according to the PIO. The first responders attempted life-saving first aid on an adult male victim but were unsuccessful.


According to the PIO, the homicide was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The officer added that homicide detectives were still investigating, but were not actively looking for a suspect at the time.



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