RT – One man was killed and several others injured in a mass stabbing in Austin, Texas. Police tweeted that a suspect is in custody and no others are currently sought. According to first responders, a man in his 20s died at the scene, while a second man aged in his 50s has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. At least two other people were hurt. Police said the incident unfolded on 500 block of Congress Ave, and urged people to stay away from the area.
It’s not clear what the motives were for the attack, which happened at around 8 am local time, but eyewitnesses told local reporters that the stabbing happened inside a coffee shop, where a man appeared to be having a crisis or breakdown before he lashed out. A number of bystanders reportedly tackled the man to prevent him from attacking others, but he managed to make his way out of the premises and climb onto the roof in an effort to evade law enforcement before jumping or falling back down. FULL REPORT
