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
Indiana Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Assassinate President Trump in TikTok Videos
A 23-year-old Indiana man has been arrested and charged with making threats against former President Donald Trump after allegedly posting multiple threatening videos on TikTok, federal authorities announced Thursday.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the FBI, Douglas Thrams posted a series of videos between Monday—when Trump was inaugurated—and Wednesday, in which he allegedly threatened anti-government violence and called for the assassination of the former president.
In one of the videos cited in the complaint, Thrams reportedly stated, “Every U.S. government building needs to be bombed immediately.” He further escalated his rhetoric by saying, “He [Trump] needs to be assassinated, and this time, don’t… miss,” using explicit language.
Authorities noted that Thrams’ statements were particularly concerning in light of previous assassination attempts targeting Trump, including an incident last year at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the former president sustained a minor injury to his ear.
Additionally, an FBI affidavit revealed that in another video, Thrams was seen holding a rifle and tapping it, an action investigators interpreted as an implied threat.
Thrams was taken into custody on Thursday and has been charged with “interstate communications with a threat to injure,” a federal offense.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed any further potential threats. Thrams is expected to appear in federal court in the coming days.