The Austin Police Department says that 3 people are dead, including the suspect, and 14 were injured after a shooting just before 2 a.m.
AUSTIN, Texas — Three people were killed and at least 14 others were injured after a shooting early Sunday morning in downtown Austin, authorities said.
Austin police responded to reports of gunfire at Buford’s bar on West Sixth Street around 1:59 a.m.
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said three officers returned fire, killing a male suspect. 14 patients were located at the scene and taken to nearby hospitals, and 2 victims were pronounced dead on scene. Three of those hospitalized remain in critical condition.
Federal investigators are assisting local law enforcement, and police said the evidence scene will take several hours to process.
Austin Mayor Watson said he will continue to update the public throughout the day as more details become available.
The investigation is ongoing, and more information is expected to be released as it becomes available.