Woman shot dead in downtown shootout, Austin Texas

A woman has been shot dead in a shootout in downtown, Austin, Texas.

In a multiple shootout in Austin, Texas; a young woman in her 30s has been shot dead while some others have been injured.

Police said two separate shootings took place in the same area of the Texas city and that both scenes were secure. 

They also advised residents of the area to remains indoors and avoid the streets.