Mass shooting at Austin bar leaves 3 dead, 14 seriously injured

Us Weekly confirmed that a mass shooting occurred outside a bar in Austin, Texas, leaving three people dead, including the suspected gunman, and 14 others seriously injured.

Austin police say shots were fired outside the Buford Beer Garden at West Sixth and Rio Grande streets in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 1.

Police arrived at the scene around 1:40 a.m. and eliminated the suspected shooter, whose name has not been released, according to authorities.

Police have not yet released the name of the deceased.

Eyewitness video shared on social media, purportedly taken from the scene, shows police officers pinning a man to the ground while emergency medical personnel rendered aid.

The man who recorded the video claims “this is the bastard who shot up the bar.”

austin police chief Lisa Davis During press conferences at 5 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., he told media that first responders arrived on the scene less than a minute after the first 911 call, describing a “male shooter” at the popular nightclub.

“They literally save lives,” Davis said.

Davis explained that upon arrival, authorities confronted a man who was fleeing the scene with a gun and “returned fire, killing the shooter.”

emergency medical services supervisor Robert LeCraze It said that three people were found dead at the scene and 14 others were injured and have been sent to nearby hospitals. He said three of the injured were in critical condition.

“We received the call at 1:39 a.m. and within 57 seconds, the first paramedics and police officers were on scene actively treating the patient,” LeCrizz told reporters.

mayor of austin Kirk Watson He also spoke to reporters and expressed his appreciation for the quick response of the city’s police and first responders.

“I’m very grateful to our public safety officials for their quick response to this,” Watson said. “I think there’s no question it saves lives.”

Members of the Austin Police Department and FBI remained at the scene of the shooting late Sunday morning. A handgun and a rifle were also said to have been found at the scene.

Law enforcement sources claimed to CBS News The shooter had a history of mental health issues and is currently being investigated as to whether he was influenced by extremist ideologies, particularly Islamic extremism.

The official motive for the mass shooting remains unclear.

“My condolences go out to those affected by this. This is a tragic, tragic event,” Davis said.

Anyone who wants to reconnect with a loved one should call the Austin Police Victim Services Unit at (512) 974-5037.

If you have any information about witnesses to the shooting or video that may have captured what happened, you can submit evidence here.

Tipsters can also call Austin Police at (512) 974-TIPS. You can submit your suggestions anonymously Capital Region Crime Stoppers Program Call (512) 472-8477.