One person was taken to a hospital after a "critical incident" Saturday afternoon at the Austin 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., police responded to reports of a shooting at the library, with a 911 caller noting the sound of a gunshot, according to officials.
The suspect, 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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Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) had their first unit on scene within three minutes and 50 seconds, police said.
"Immediately, first responders from the Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the scene," Austin Police Department Assistant Chief Lee Rogers said at a media briefing Saturday.
"Early indications — it was a confusing scene. There were just so many callers, as we can expect."
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A shelter in place warning was issued but has since been lifted, police said.
"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.
When asked whether witnesses reported how many shots were fired, APD Assistant Chief Rogers said he did not yet have specific details about the shooting.
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"I'm grateful to our Austin Public Library employees and our first responders for their immediate action to the shooting at our Central Library," Austin Mayor Kirk Watson posted to X.
"Public spaces and city-owned facilities should be a safe place for everyone. My office has been in regular communication with Austin Police and the City Manager’s office. A suspect has been apprehended. The investigation remains active and ongoing."
The Austin Fire Department confirmed to Fox News Digital it responded with EMS.
Watson, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the APD did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
