Police identify suspect killing three in US Texas capital
Police are looking for the gunman who killed three people in Austin, capital of US state of Texas.
Houston: Police are looking for the gunman who killed three people Sunday afternoon in Austin, capital of US state of Texas.
During a briefing on Sunday afternoon, officials announced that 41-year-old Stephen Nicholas Broderick was identified to be the suspect shooter. Broderick might have known the victims that were targeted. Their relationship remains unclear.
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According to Austin Police, the scene is still active and people are advised to shelter in place and report suspicious activity.
"While a suspect is still at large it appears this is a domestic situation that is isolated and there is no risk to the general public," Austin Police tweeted.
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Police said the shooting took place at an apartment complex in the northwest of Austin. The deaths were pronounced by Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Service earlier Sunday afternoon. (ANI/Xinhua)