Leander, TX – Police Respond to Gunfire Near Bledsoe Park on Tuesday Evening On the evening of Tuesday, July 29, 2025, authorities in Leander, Texas, responded to a tense situation following multiple reports of gunfire near Robin Bledsoe Park. The incident occurred just after 7:30 p.m. when witnesses called 911 to report the sound of approximately nine gunshots in rapid succession near the popular community park, located at 601 S. Bagdad Road.
Leander Police Department officers arrived on scene within minutes and began securing the area. The park, often frequented by families and youth sports teams, was quickly cleared out as a precaution. No injuries were reported, and no immediate victims were located in the area. Investigators did, however, find shell casings on the ground near the park's southern edge, indicating that a firearm had been discharged.
While the motive behind the shooting remains unclear, authorities have not ruled out the possibility of it being a targeted incident or a confrontation that escalated. Police have yet to confirm whether the shots were fired from a vehicle or by individuals on foot. Witnesses reported seeing a dark-colored sedan leaving the area at high speed around the time the shots were heard.
The Leander Police Department has increased patrols in the vicinity of Bledsoe Park as the investigation continues and is urging anyone with information, security footage, or tips to come forward. In a statement released late Tuesday night, police assured the public that there was no ongoing threat but acknowledged the alarming nature of gunfire in a public park.
Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Community leaders are also planning a neighborhood meeting to discuss safety concerns and ongoing efforts to prevent future incidents.
