A person was shot Saturday morning near the TownLake YMCA in downtown Austin, prompting a heavy response from law enforcement and emergency crews as investigators began sorting out what happened.
According to CBS Austin, the shooting took place around 11 a.m. at the intersection of N. Lamar Boulevard and W. Cesar Chavez Street. Police told the station there was no active shooter and that the department's public information officer was on the way to the scene. The outlet also reported it had a news crew heading to the area.
Where It Happened
The TownLake YMCA sits along West Cesar Chavez near Lady Bird Lake and has long served as a downtown community anchor. redevelopment proposals for the site have been in the spotlight, and the Greater Austin YMCA has outlined plans to reimagine the property.
What We Know Now
Officials have not released information about the victim's condition or any suspect description, and the investigation remains active, according to CBS Austin. This story will be updated as the Austin Police Department's public information officer releases additional details.
