Austin Police: Shooter Targets Buildings Downtown

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Police in Austin say a shooter targeted multiple buildings downtown and prompted the evacuation of police headquarters before being shot.

According to the police department's verified Twitter account, the suspect's condition early Friday wasn't immediately known.

Austin TV station KXAN reports nearby Interstate 35 has been shut down in both directions as authorities investigate the shooting. Footage aired by the station showed a bomb squad robot in the street in front of police headquarters.

Austin police did not immediately return a call from The Associated Press.