A shooting reportedly took place outside Paseo, a luxury apartment complex, at 80 Rainey Street in Austin, Texas on Sunday, July 26. Videos on Facebook showed massive police presence.

A shooting reportedly took place at Rainey Street in Austin, Texas. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash)

“Police respond to reported shooting near Rainey Street in Downtown Austin. A chaotic scene unfolded just moments ago outside Paseo on Rainey Street, where multiple gunshots were reportedly heard. Witnesses described people running from the area as first responders rushed to the scene,” one wrote on Facebook.

They added “Police have responded, and helicopters are now overhead as the area is being secured. At this time, details remain limited, and officials have not yet released confirmed information about the number of people injured or what led to the incident. If you’re in the Downtown Austin or Rainey Street area, avoid the scene and follow directions from law enforcement while emergency crews work.”

“APD Officers are investigating a homicide near the 400 block of Dawson Road,” the statement read.

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At present it is not known if the two incidents are linked. There are no reports of injuries amid the reported shooting at Rainey Street. No details about a possible suspect has been announced yet either.

Meanwhile, another questioned “Is it the new GTA ?”. Yet another commented “I don't think the USA is doing well!! Fewer tourists,” remarking on the shooting reports.

Meanwhile, Texas Monthly reported that despite the curated experience the apartment complex promises it has a sanitation problem. “The foul-smelling river begins beneath a turfed dog area covered in feces and poop bags before making its way into the parking garage and eventually an elevator bank, where it forms a slippery mustard-colored pool that, residents say, poses a danger to humans and dogs alike,” the publication noted.