Austin Public Library shooting: Police response underway downtown amid active shooter reports

Police respond to an active shooter at Austin Public Library; at least one injured as officers and EMS work to clear the downtown building.

Updated on: Oct 25, 2025, 23:43:54 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A police response is underway at the Austin Public Library in downtown Austin, Texas, on Saturday amid reports of an active shooter.

Reports indicate that at least one person has been shot, and the Austin Police Department is working to clear the building. The extent of the injuries is not clear, at the moment.

A video surfaced which showed the police and the EMS at the library located on West Cesar Chavez Street in downtown Austin.

Here's the video:

No details on the suspect have been released, as of now.

Austin Police Department is expected to provide a briefing on the incident on Saturday evening.

This is a breaking news.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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