As of August 3, 2023, the Fredericksburg Police Department responded to two incidents in Fredericksburg, Texas.

1. Shots Fired Incident: At approximately 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2023, the police department and the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office received a call about shots fired in the 700 - 800 blocks of Ettie Street. In response, law enforcement and Fredericksburg Fire EMS were dispatched to the location. Upon arrival and securing the scene, several individuals were detained for questioning. The police believe this is an isolated incident and not a random act of violence. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

2. Bomb Threat at Fredericksburg Primary School: At approximately 9:55 a.m. on the same day, the Fredericksburg Police Department responded to a bomb threat at the Fredericksburg Primary School, which is located at 1110 South Adams Street. Law enforcement, along with Fredericksburg Fire EMS, was dispatched to the school. The area around the school was secured, and the school was evacuated. Other nearby facilities were advised to shelter in place. The credibility of the bomb threat was being investigated. A bomb squad team arrived and conducted a thorough search of the school, but nothing was found. The school was cleared, and the scene was released. The incident remains under investigation.

As of the given information, no further details about the motives or suspects involved in either incident have been disclosed. The police have urged the community and travelers to avoid the area around the primary and high schools while investigations continue.