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One hospitalized after 'critical incident' at Austin public library prompting massive police response
One person was seriously injured and hospitalized after the shooting, with the suspect arrested and police describing the event as isolated, officials said.
- Austin Police Department reported that on Saturday, October 25, 2025, a shooting at Austin Central Library at 710 W. Cesar Chavez St. sent one person to the hospital after officers located the victim inside.
- Responding officers said a 911 caller reported hearing a gunshot just after noon, prompting response around 12:05–12:06 p.m.
- Authorities later said they arrested the suspect, described by APD as a thin Black man carrying two black bags, in South Austin around 1:26 p.m.–1:30 p.m. after he fled the scene.
- The library was evacuated and a shelter-in-place alert was issued then lifted, with officers clearing the scene and the victim's injuries described as serious but stable.
- APD said the shooting was an isolated incident, not active shooter; Austin Fire Department and EMS responded, and APD plans an evening briefing while city leaders did not respond.
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APD responds to shooting at Austin Public Library
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it responded to a call for a shooting shortly after noon Saturday at the Austin Public Library downtown. APD said one person was injured and taken to the hospital. KXAN was able to confirm the injuries were non-life-threatening. At the time of the incident, APD said no suspects were in custody. Police described the suspect as a thin Black man who was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, green shorts,…
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