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Former sheriff’s deputy wanted in Texas shooting taken into custody, say police

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The Associated Press
April 19, 2021 - 6:48 am
 

AUSTIN, Texas — Police say former sheriff’s deputy wanted in shooting deaths of 3 in Austin, Texas, taken into custody.

The 41-year-old man was sought in the Sunday morning fatal shooting of three people.

Interim Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon said the suspect, Stephen Broderick, was considered armed and dangerous. He asked area residents to continue to shelter in place and to call their neighbors to check on them.

“We are concerned he might possibly take a hostage and be himself sheltered somewhere waiting for us to leave,” Chacon said during a news conference Sunday afternoon,

Chacon said Broderick was suspected in the killing of two Hispanic women and one Black man. He said Broderick knew the victims but didn’t elaborate on how or provide a motive for the shootings. Chacon also said a child was involved but that the child has been located and is safe.

The Austin-Travis County EMS said it has received no reports of victims other than the three adults who were shot dead. EMS spokeswoman Capt. Christa Stedman said the first 911 call came in at 11:44 a.m.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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