The Cedar Park police say three officers have been shot. The officers were responding to a call at a home on Natalie cove. They are currently being treated at a local hospital and are in stable condition.
The suspected shooter has barricaded himself inside the home and is still at large. Multiple agencies are reported to be on the scene.
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Cedar park is about 25 miles northwest of Austin.
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
UPDATE:
2nd Update:
Cedar Park police gave the following update:
According to Chief Mike Harmon, The suspect’s mother called police saying her son was “acting aggressive” and had kicked in the door. Cedar Park police officers were “met with gunfire” when they went inside. There are three hostages in the house with the suspect. The suspect’s mother, a juvenile family member, and an unidentified individual.
The Chief says the Cedar Park police have responded to this house before, but did not say when or for what reasons. He also said the suspect is in his mid 20s and has “mental health issues.” Police officers and negotiators are “trying to bring this to a peaceful resolution.”
The three officers that were shot are all in stable condition. Two have been released from the hospital and one will remain overnight for observation.