Three people were killed and 14 others were wounded when a gunman opened fire at a popular bar in downtown Austin, Texas, early Sunday morning.
Police responded to reports of a male shooting at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden on the 600 block of Rio Grande Street just before 2 a.m., officials said at a press conference.
When officers arrived, they encountered the armed suspect as three cops opened fire, fatally striking the unidentified gunman.
Three victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
First responders rushed 14 other patients to nearby hospitals, where three victims are listed in critical condition.
“Our hearts go out to the people that are victims of this and I want to reiterate my thanks to our public safety officers and officials that so rapidly were on the scene, they definitely saved lives,” Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said.
A motive behind the shooting was not revealed.
The conditions of the other 11 wounded victims were not announced
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