Crime
Graphic Video shows moments shots fired outside Venus Event Center in Austin
Two individuals have been detained by police, though it remains unclear if they will face charges.
Austin Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred outside a bar in the 900 block of East Braker Lane early Friday morning.
Officers responded to the scene around 1:43 AM to a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they discovered two injured men and immediately initiated life-saving measures.
One of the victims, unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries.
The other victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Two individuals have been detained by police, though it remains unclear if they will face charges.
The police department has acknowledged that the area where the shooting occurred is known for higher crime rates, including violent incidents like shootings and robberies.
While businesses in the area may have their own security measures, it is unclear if security personnel were present at the time of the shooting.
Crime
2 shot outside Brown Middle School in Forney, Two Suspects in Custody

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD.
Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.
In response to the incident, two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
However, law enforcement has not yet released details regarding their identities or possible motives.
Forney ISD officials confirmed the presence of an active crime scene in the vicinity, prompting precautionary security measures across multiple campuses.
Brown Middle School, along with North Forney Middle School, Smith Intermediate, Dewberry Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, and Forney Learning Academy, were placed in “secure” mode as a safety precaution.
Despite the close proximity of the shooting, Forney ISD emphasized that the incident did not occur on school grounds and that all students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.
News footage from the scene showed crime scene tape around a vehicle parked in front of the school.
The district lifted the security measures at approximately 3:30 p.m. and began releasing students to their parents.
Students who walk home were expected to leave at their normal dismissal time of 4:00 p.m., though minor delays were anticipated for bus routes.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of the victims.