Source: Fortune.com
Summary
A shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas left three people dead, including the alleged gunman, and 14 others wounded. The suspect drove an SUV to the bar, began shooting with a pistol, and was later shot by police. The FBI is investigating potential links to terrorism. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson praised the rapid response by police and rescuers, saying they “definitely saved lives.”
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Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis described a chaotic scene, with the suspect shooting patrons on the bar patio and in front of the bar. The suspect then parked his vehicle and began shooting at people who passed by. Police confronted the suspect and shot him. The FBI is investigating potential links to terrorism, but it’s “still too early to make a determination.”
The situation unfolds like a familiar nightmare.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson’s praise for the rapid response by police and rescuers rings hollow in the face of tragedy.
As the investigation continues, the city is left to pick up the pieces and wonder what could have been done to prevent the violence.
Author: Evan Null
