Gun-Wielding Man Arrested Near South Austin Middle School

Austin TX

16 September, 2021

11:18 AM

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AUSTIN, TX — A man who was possibly carrying a long gun near a southwest Austin middle school has been arrested Thursday morning, authorities said. Around 6:30 a.m. Thursday, medics and crews with Austin fire and police were called to an "active attack incident" near West Highway 290 and Monterey Oaks Boulevard, Austin-Travis County EMS said. Authorities received 911 calls around 5:40 a.m. reporting that gunshots near Small Middle School, located at 4801 Monterey Oaks Blvd., Austin police said. Residents were told to avoid the area and, if nearby, to shelter in place. UPDATE 2 Active Attack Response area of W Hwy 290/ Monterey Oaks: This incident is being de-escalated, still no patients found. MEDIA: @Austin_Police & #ATCEMS PIOs will provide a media briefing at 08:00 at the media staging location. https://t.co/lrRBJr6Ky2— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) September 16, 2021 Live in Austin? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone. Police later confirmed the incident, which they suspect was a targeted attack, took place at the Monterey Ranch apartment complex on Staggerbrush Road. Authorities received reports of a man walking around with a gun, possibly a rifle or long gun, at the apartment complex. A single apartment unit was involved, and a man was taken into custody. The middle school delayed its start Thursday morning until police cleared the scene, Austin ISD said. Officers are investigating an incident at West Highway 290 and Monterey Oaks Blvd. Monterey Oaks is shut down between Staggerbrush and W 290. Please avoid the area and plan your route. #ATXtraffic Media: PIO is on scene and briefing time TBD. Case# 21-250263.— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) September 16, 2021