One hospitalized after suspected shooting at Austin public library prompting massive police response

One hospitalized after suspected shooting at Austin public library prompting massive police response

One person was taken to the hospital after a "critical incident" Saturday afternoon atAustin Central Library in Texas.


The Austin Police Department (APD) confirmed one victim has serious injuries but remains in stable condition.


Just after 12:05 p.m. local time,police respondedto reports of a shooting at the library, with a 911 caller noting they heard a gunshot, according to officials.


The suspect, who was described by authorities as a thin Black male carrying two black bags, was arrested just before 1:30 p.m. in South Austin.


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"This was NOT an active shooter incident, but rather an isolated incident with one suspect and one victim," APD officials wrote in an X post.


Ashelter in place warningwas issued, but has since been lifted, police said.


The Austin Fire Department confirmed to Fox News Digital they responded to the scene with EMS.


Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, Texas Gov.Greg Abbottand APD did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.


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