"We are looking at it as a potential matter of terrorism. It's still way too early in the process to determine an exact motivation. The suspect drove around the block multiple times then put on his flashers and shot a pistol at Buford's customers sitting on the bar's outdoor patio. He then parked on another street and fired a rifle at pedestrians."
"Three of the 14 people transported to the hospital are in critical condition. The first 911 call came around 1:58am, and the first paramedic arrived within 57 seconds. Officers shot and killed the suspect at an intersection near East Sixth Street."
"I want to again reiterate my thanks to our public safety officers and officials that so rapidly were on the scene. They definitely saved lives."
A shooting occurred in Austin's West Sixth Street entertainment district in the early morning hours. The suspect drove around the block multiple times before opening fire with a pistol at customers on an outdoor patio at Buford's bar, then moved to another location and fired a rifle at pedestrians. Law enforcement responded rapidly, with the first paramedic arriving within 57 seconds of the initial 911 call. Officers engaged and killed the suspect near East Sixth Street. Fourteen people were transported to hospitals, with three in critical condition. FBI officials stated it is too early to determine exact motivation but are investigating the incident as a potential matter of terrorism.
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