Austin, Texas – Early Sunday on March 1st, a mass shooting at Buford’s beer garden in Austin’s entertainment district left three people dead and 14 others injured.

A video captured the chaotic scene, showing the suspect pacing in the parking lot and firing into the bar and nearby street before police arrived.

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said officers responded to reports of a “male shooting” at the bar. Upon arrival, police confronted the armed suspect and “returned fire, killing the suspect.”

Emergency services quickly treated victims on the scene. EMS Chief Robert Luckritz confirmed three people were found dead, while 14 were transported to local hospitals, including three 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 said.

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson praised the rapid response. “They definitely saved lives,” he said.

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