A GUNMAN is on the run after “multiple” shots were fired outside a popular BBQ joint, leaving at least two people hurt.
Cops raced to the scene in Austin, Texas, on Sunday night after a flood of 911 calls reporting gunfire shortly before 8.30pm.
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A gunman is at large after firing multiple shots outside Sam’s BBQ in Austin, Texas Credit: Google
Two people were injured were rushed to local hospitals Credit: Getty
The shooting happened outside Sam’s BBQ, a well known east-Austin spot, as terrified locals reported hearing blasts ring out.
Two people were injured and rushed to nearby hospitals, according to the Austin Police Department.
But officials warned the total number of victims could still change as the situation unfolds.
Police said emergency crews began treating victims as soon as they arrived, adding the exact number of people hurt remains unclear.
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The suspect fled the scene and is still at large, sparking a major manhunt.
Austin Police said they are “actively looking to locate” the gunman.
East 12th Street was shut down between Chicon and Alamo streets as officers combed the area for evidence late into the night.
Multiple social media users said they heard shots fired near the restaurant, while a worker at a nearby business confirmed there had been a shooting, reported The Austin American Statesman.
Despite the chaos, police believe this was an isolated incident and said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
An investigation is ongoing and the number and condition of victims may still change as more details emerge.
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The incident occurred in Austin, Texas, on Sunday night, prompting a police response Credit: Alamy