Crime
Reports of shots fired inside Lakeline Mall in Austin, Texas
Multiple law enforcement and emergency response agencies are currently on scene at Lakeline Mall in Cedar Park, Texas, following reports of a critical incident.
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, Austin Police Department (APD), Austin Fire Department, and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) have all deployed personnel to the location.
APD has described the situation as a “shoot/stab hotshot,” indicating a high-priority response.
However, authorities have clarified that this is an isolated incident and does not appear to involve an active shooter scenario.
Tactical units are actively staging in and around the mall to secure the area and manage the response.
The APD has urged the public to avoid the area while the situation unfolds.
This precaution is to ensure both public safety and unimpeded operations for first responders.
ATCEMS has established a designated media staging area at Havertys Furniture store, located across from the mall.
Updates from law enforcement and emergency agencies are expected to be provided as more information becomes available.
Authorities are continuing their investigation, and further details will be released as they are confirmed. Residents and shoppers are advised to monitor official channels for the latest updates.
Crime
Two Children Killed, Two Others Critically Injured in Angleton-Area Shooting, Mother in Custody
ANGLETON, Texas — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in Brazoria County that left two children dead and two others critically injured early Saturday morning.
According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), deputies were dispatched around 5:00 a.m. after a distressed woman called 911, reporting that her son had attempted to kill her and that multiple children were in the vehicle with her.
Deputies located the woman and the children at a gas station on State Highway 288B near FM 521.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred elsewhere, and multiple agencies are now working to determine the exact location of the incident.
Upon arrival, deputies found four children suffering from gunshot wounds. A 13-year-old and a 4-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene.
An 8-year-old and a 9-year-old were airlifted to a nearby trauma hospital in critical condition.
Authorities later confirmed both surviving children are expected to recover.
Initial reports indicate that all individuals involved have been accounted for, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
A female adult—believed to be the children’s mother—has been taken into custody.
While investigators initially received conflicting information suggesting one of the children may have been responsible, authorities now believe the adult female was the shooter.
In a statement, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said:
“All individuals believed to be involved have been detained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. While the details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation.”
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is assisting Brazoria County investigators at a related residence in Montgomery County, believed to be connected to the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active.