Minor arrested in double-fatal shooting in Williamson County

Juvenile in custody after 2 found dead in Williamson Co. home

Law enforcement responded to a double homicide just outside of Round Rock city limits early Saturday morning. 

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas - A juvenile was arrested Saturday after an early morning double-homicide near Round Rock. 

The situation ended after officials successfully negotiated a barricade situation with the minor, they say. 

Williamson County double-homicide

What we know:

Williamson County authorities got the shooting call around 2 a.m. from the 8900 block of Brushy Gate Cove, outside the Round Rock city limits. 

Williamson County sheriff's deputies found two men dead of gunshot wounds at the scene. The suspect was barricaded inside a bedroom in the home. 

Williamson County SWAT and crisis negotiators responded, and the suspect peacefully surrendered around 6:30 a.m.

Officials say there is no ongoing threat to the public. 

Williamson County officials comment

What they're saying:

"On our arrival, we found two deceased people from the residence, adult males," said Commander John Foster of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. 

"Anytime you have a barricaded subject inside of a home where we believe two people are deceased, you know, we're going to take all precautionary measures that we can to ensure our safety and the safety of the neighbors as well," said Foster. 

Investigators say everyone involved resided in the house and that this was an isolated incident. 

"Information is going to be very limited, because this is a juvenile investigation, and certain laws protect certain information regarding juveniles," said Foster. 

What we don't know:

The identity of the minor suspect has not been released. 

The victims were not identified. 

The motive behind the shooting has not been commented on.