Four Shot by Gunman Dressed as Santa Claus at an Austin, Texas Halloween Party

Law enforcement from the Austin Police Department say that a shooting broke out in North Austin at a Halloween party.

What was supposed to be a fun-filled event turned into horror as four people were shot by a gunman wearing a Santa Claus outfit.

An emergency 911 caller reported the shooting and officers were dispatched to a home at 5500 Avenue F, in Austin, Texas.

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Austin Travis County EMS say they also responded to the scene and transported four people to a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds.

At least two of the victims are reported to have life-threatening injuries, with a female victim suffered life-threatening injuries, a male victim suffered potentially life-threatening injuries and another female suffered serious injuries, according to officials.

Austin Police Department Det. Lee Knouse said that the shooter was taken into custody without incident.

Specific charges against the gunman or his identity has yet to be released.

Sources:

http://www.kvue.com/mobile/article/news/local/four-shot-by-santa-claus-at-north-austin-halloween-party-police-say/269-486991639

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/austin-shooting-suspect-dressed-as-santa-claus-halloween-party/

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