A deadly shooting at a popular Austin, Texas beer garden resulted in three fatalities and 14 injuries early Sunday morning. Police responded within minutes and fatally shot the armed suspect at the scene.
AUSTIN, Texas — A violent shooting incident at an Austin beer garden has left three people dead and 14 others wounded, according to local authorities.
During an early Sunday morning news briefing, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis reported that officers responded to emergency calls about a “male shooting” at Buford’s, a well-known establishment located in the city’s entertainment district.
Upon arriving at the location, law enforcement encountered an armed individual and “returned fire, killing the suspect,” Davis stated.
Emergency Medical Services Chief Robert Luckritz confirmed that three victims were pronounced dead at the location, while 14 wounded individuals required hospital transport. Among those hospitalized, three remain in critical condition.
“We received a call at 1:39 a.m. and within 57 seconds, the first paramedics and officers were on scene actively treating the patients,” Luckritz explained.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson commended the swift emergency response efforts.
“They definitely saved lives,” Watson stated.
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