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A late-night shooting at a bar in downtown Austin, Texas, left three people dead and 14 others wounded early Sunday morning.
The incident occurred around 2:00 am at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden, a popular spot in the state’s capital.
According to Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis, the chaos ended when officers confronted the gunman, who was killed during a shootout with police.
The police chief confirmed during a press conference that three officers arrived at the scene and were immediately faced with an armed individual. The officers returned fire, fatally striking the suspect.
While the gunman was among the three deceased, authorities have not yet released his identity or established a motive for the attack.
Chief Davis described the shooting as a “tragic, tragic incident” that would require an extensive investigation.
Of the 14 people injured in the gunfire, officials reported that three are currently in critical condition at local hospitals.
The remaining victims are being treated for various injuries as the community reels from the violence.
Federal partners have joined local law enforcement to help process the crime scene, which remained cordoned off for several hours following the shooting.
As the investigation continues, the downtown area remains under heavy police presence.
Authorities are working to piece together the events leading up to the gunfire and are expected to provide further updates as more information becomes available.
For now, the focus remains on supporting the victims’ families and determining how the tragedy unfolded in one of the city’s busiest nightlife districts.
