Police say two people were killed during hours of being held hostage in a Texas medical center.
Police responded to the Children’s Medical Group in downtown Austin after receiving a call around 4:30 p.m. about a person with a gun entering the facility and taking people hostage, according to local reports.
KVUE reported that the suspect turns out to be a doctor.
The parent of a patient at the center confirmed to Fox News that their doctor was being held inside and that the suspect was also a doctor.
A SWAT team arrived at the facility while Austin police negotiated with the suspect during a standoff.
The hostage negotiator has repeatedly begged the suspect for cooperation.
‘I cannot guarantee your safety unless you comply with it. I’ll let you know, Doctor, there’s a way to fix this. I need your help to resolve the situation. That starts with answering the phone, ”the negotiator said according to KVUE.
Police said via megaphone that the doctor inside is “in pain” and needs medicine KXAN reported.
Austin police later confirmed that two people had been found dead in the building. It was not immediately clear whether the suspect was one of the deceased.