Cedar Park Police Department officials were dispatched Sunday night to a residential neighborhood in Cedar Park following reports of a shooting incident. According to CBS Austin, the situation unfolded on the 2600 block of Stapleford Drive, an area flanked by S. Bagdad Road and Bell Boulevard, near Lone Tree Park. The call came in around 8:51 p.m. on February 2nd.
Initial reports from the scene indicated that the suspect responsible for the shooting could not be located as of 9:08 p.m., with his status being uncertain about whether he is armed. Running through the night, a heavy presence by law enforcement was ongoing, described by representatives from the Cedar Park Police Department. Meanwhile, local citizens were advised to shelter in place within the vicinity of the incident for their safety.
Authorities have provided a description of the individual they are seeking in connection with the shooting. "The suspect is described as a skinny white male, approximately 5'10" with brown hair and blue eyes," as stated by Cedar Park Police. The individual was last observed wearing a tan button-up shirt paired with blue jeans. The wider community has been alerted to be on the lookout for anyone matching this description.
This is a developing story and will be updated with additional information as details continue to emerge from Cedar Park police and other sources.
