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East Austin Shooting Near Sam’s BBQ Leaves Multiple Wounded, Suspect at Large

Police describe a contained scene, with investigators pulling surveillance video and taking witness statements.

Overview

  • Police say a shooting on the 2000 block of East 12th Street, which unfolded Sunday evening near Sam’s BBQ, left multiple people injured and sent victims to local hospitals.
  • Officials state there is no ongoing threat to the public and emphasize this was not an active shooter situation.
  • The suspect fled the area, reportedly by vehicle, and detectives are pursuing leads that include nearby camera footage and eyewitness accounts.
  • East 12th Street was closed between Chicon and Alamo as a large police and EMS presence secured the area and processed the scene.
  • Authorities have not released a firm victim count despite viral posts claiming higher numbers, and local outlets report two people injured with expectations they will survive.