LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department bomb squad and other authorities were investigating a suspicious package Wednesday morning in Liberty Hill, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said.
WCSO said at 10:22 a.m. investigators responded to 1000 San Gabriel River Ranch Rd.
WCSO said one residence was involved but the homes in the immediate vicinity were evacuated; although, officials could not confirm how many.
Officials asked residents to stay out of the area with the investigation was ongoing, according to WCSO.
Officials respond to “suspicious package” in Liberty Hill (KXAN photo/Mercedez Hernandez) 
Officials respond to “suspicious package” in Liberty Hill (KXAN photo/Mercedez Hernandez) 
Officials respond to “suspicious package” in Liberty Hill (KXAN photo/Mercedez Hernandez) 
Officials respond to “suspicious package” in Liberty Hill (KXAN photo/Mercedez Hernandez)
WCSO said law enforcement officials have since cleared the scene.
“The suspicious package has been removed and there is no threat to the public, WCSO said.
Officials said there would be a joint investigation between the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
