Man Dressed as Santa Claus Opens Fire at Halloween Party, Austin

Man Dressed as Santa Claus Opens Fire at Halloween Party, Austin
A police car responds to a call as they patrol the street in Miami, Florida, in this file photo. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Simon Veazey
Simon Veazey
Freelance Reporter
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Police have arrested a man suspected of opening fire at a Halloween party while dressed as Santa Claus.

Four people were injured in the shooting in Austin, Texas, at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Sunday, police said in a statement.

One person was treated at the scene, and three were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. None of the injuries are thought to be life-threatening, said police.

Simon Veazey
Simon Veazey
Freelance Reporter
Simon Veazey is a UK-based journalist who has reported for The Epoch Times since 2006 on various beats, from in-depth coverage of British and European politics to web-based writing on breaking news.
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