Apparent Double Homicide in North Austin

A series of gunshot sounds prompted several 911 calls early this morning. Austin police responded to the scene, where they found one man dead in the North Austin home. Another was taken to Brackenridge hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Details are scarce as this story is just now breaking, but the police department has declared that they're investigating this as a double homicide. Several witnesses were detained from the scene of the crime, and are now being questioned at police headquarters. We'll keep you posted as details become clearer.