Two people were killed in a hostage clash at a Texas medical center late on Tuesday, police said.
Police responded to Children’s Medical Group in downtown Austin after receiving a call around 4:30 pm about a person with a gun entering the facility and taking hostages, according to local reports.
KVUE reported that the suspect appears to be a doctor.
The father of a patient at the center confirmed to Fox News that his doctor was hospitalized and that the suspect was also a doctor.
A SWAT team arrived at the facility while the Austin Police Department was negotiating with the suspect during a standoff.
The hostage negotiator repeatedly begged the suspect to cooperate.
“I cannot guarantee your safety unless you comply. I’m warning you, doctor, there is a way to resolve this. I need your help to fix the situation. It starts with you answering the phone, ”said the negotiator, according to KVUE.
The police said through a megaphone that the doctor inside is “in pain” and needs medication, KXAN reported.
Austin police later confirmed that two people were found dead inside the building. It was not immediately clear whether the suspect was one of the deceased.