Suspect in custody after SWAT situation prompts reverse 911 in south Austin neighborhood
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A suspect is in custody after a SWAT situation at a south Austin house on Saturday night.
Austin police said they responded to reports of a robbery in the 7100 block of Whispering Oaks Dr. around 5:30 p.m., which is near William Cannon Drive and West Gate Boulevard.
Later, police said SWAT got called out because the alleged suspect was barricaded inside a house in the area.
Police say a reverse 911 call was used to inform neighbors of the situation.
Residents nearby are being asked to stay inside and avoid the area.
This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.