Hostage situation in Austin, TX: Two doctors, including Indian doctor dead

AUSTIN, Texas —Two doctors died following a reported hostage situation at a pediatrician's office that lasted about six hours on January 26, according to media reports quoting the Austin Police. 

The victim was identified as Dr. Katherine Lindley Dodson, 43, a pediatrician. The suspect, according to police, was Dr.  Bharat Narumanchi, 43, was also a pediatrician. 

When police officers first responded to the scene at the Children's Medical Group, a pediatric office, there were five hostages, including Dr. Dodson. Others were able to escape or were allowed to leave, leaving Dodson as the sole hostage, according to khou.com 

The police said Dr. Dodson was killed by Dr. Narumanchi, who then later shot himself. 

Police said Dr. Narumanchi had been to this office a week earlier and applied for a volunteer position, which was denied. Dr. Narumanchi was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. 

Police are looking into whether the denial of the volunteer position has anything to do with the hostage situation. 

Dr. Dodson and Dr. Narumanchi did not appear to have any prior relations outside of his visit the week prior to the reported hostage incident, APD said. 

Hostage negotiators made several attempts to make contact with Narumanchi, but he was not responsive. 

Naramanchi practiced primarily in Southern California, according to Austin American Statesman. He completed his pediatric residency training at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. 

In 2012, Narumanchi was charged with domestic abuse in Hawaii, and the case was later dismissed. There was a contentious child custody battle between Narumanchi and his ex-wife, the report said 

Dell Medical School at the University of Texas on Wednesday also released a statement following Dodson's death:

"Today, we received the sad news that our colleague and friend, K. Lindley Dodson, M.D., was killed in a tragic incident. Lindley was a faculty member in the Department of Pediatrics, a consummate advocate for children, a beloved pediatrician and a dear friend to many. We send our condolences to her loved ones and join our colleagues in the local health care community – along with countless families across Austin – in sadness and remembrance. We are committed to helping our colleagues and learners cope with this loss by providing counseling services and related support. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out. Locally, you can get support from @IntegralCareATX 24/7: 512-472-4357. Elsewhere, call the @afspnational hotline at 800-273-8255 or text TALK to 741741."