Deadly Standoff in Austin, TX Leaves Hostages, Officer, and Suspect Dead

A hostage situation in Austin, Texas ended in tragedy as a deranged man barricaded in a house with two hostages opened fire on police officers, killing a member of the SWAT team. The suspect and two other victims were also pronounced dead at the scene. This marks the first time in over a decade that an Austin Police Department officer was killed in the line of duty. Investigations are ongoing into the incident.