US: Police continue to investigate incident at Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital in Austin, Texas, Sept. 30. No casualties reported /update 1

Event

Police continue investigating an incident at Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital in Austin, Texas, Sept. 30. Authorities said there was a report of shots being fired in the hospital area, but no one has been found injured. It is unclear if the shots were fired inside or outside the hospital. The scene remains active, and the hospital is on a precautionary lockdown.

There is a large presence of emergency personnel in the surrounding area, which will likely create transport and business disruptions near the hospital over the coming hours.

Advice

Avoid the area until police give the all-clear. Strictly heed instructions from authorities if near the affected area.