Crime & Safety
No Active Shooter At Lakeline Mall: Austin Police
Officers were dispatched to the mall amid reports of looting at the Macy's store, but assured residents there was no shooter despite rumors.
CEDAR PARK, TX — Austin police dispelled rumors on Sunday of an "active shooter" at Lakeline Mall amid reported looting.
Austin Police were called to the shopping center at 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr. just before 3 p.m. amid reports of looting at the Macy's store. To assuage the public amid rumors of a shooting, police wrote on Twitter no shots were fired as they investigated the incident.
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APD officers responded to a possible looting incident that occurred at Lakeline Mall. The call came in at 2:29 p.m. Preliminary information indicates there are no injuries, and no suspects are in custody at this time. Case# 20-1520852
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) May 31, 2020
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