March 1 (UPI) -- Three people were killed and at least others 14 others injured in a mass shooting overnight in Austin, Texas.
Austin police responded to reports of gunfire at Buford's bar in downtown Austin just before 2:00 a.m. early Sunday morning, with officers firing back and killing the suspected shooter, KVUE, KXAN and KUT 90.5 reported.
Of the 14 people who were hurt, three are in critical condition as the Austin Police Department and the FBI investigate the shooting.
"I'm very thankful for the speed with which our public safety officials responded to this," Austin Mayor Kirk Watson told reporters at a press conference. "I don't think there's any question that it saved lives."
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