3 dead after shooting in Northwest Austin, suspect still at large
By Kacey Bowen, Amanda Ruiz and Cory Dinkel
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Austin-Travis County EMS says 3 people have been pronounced dead on scene.
APD says the initial call came in at 11:42 a.m. with the first officer arriving on scene at approximately 11:46 a.m.
At that same time, a reverse 911 call was sent out to residents.
Initially reported as an active shooter , APD says this is believed to be an isolated domestic incident.
Police say they are continuing to search for the fugitive with help from the FBI and U.S. Marshals.
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Austin Police Department launches program targeting gun crime
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AUSTIN, Texas - In an effort to combat a rise in violent crime, the Austin Police Department (APD) has launched a Violence Intervention Program aimed at preventing gun crime. The goal of the program is to improve the safety of the Austin community through a series of proactive measures.
The Violence Intervention Program launches immediately and will last through August 31, 2021. APD is working with prosecutorial liaisons at the District and County Attorney’s Offices to increase the visibility, thoroughness, and prosecution of violent offenses.
The program is a collaboration of APD’s Organized and Violent Crimes Divisions, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, and state and federal partner organizations.