US shooting: Three killed, 14 injured in mass shooting at Texas bar; here's what we know

At least three people were killed, and 14 others were injured on Sunday (local time) after a mass shooting in downtown Austin, Texas, Ksat reported.

The Austin police responded to reports of gunfire at Buford’s bar on West Sixth Street around 1:59 AM, the authorities said. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said that officers were earlier positioned on East 6th Street and later transitioned to West 6th, where they confronted the suspect. She added that three officers returned fire and killed a male suspect.

At least 14 people were injured and were later taken to nearby hospitals, and at least two victims were pronounced dead on the scene. Of those hospitalised, at least three were reported to be in critical condition.

In a public briefing, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson expressed his condolences and added that he will continue to update the public throughout the day as and when more information comes to light.

Austin Emergency Medical Services (EMS) chief Robert Luckritz, in the briefing, said that paramedics and police officers reached the shooting scene and began treating patients 57 seconds after receiving a call around 1:59 AM in front of Buford’s bar on West 6 Street.

The report suggests that the police received the call around 1 AM reporting a shooting at Riverfront Live on Kellogg Avenue. Interim Chief Adam Hennie said multiple gunshots were fired inside the venue. Those injured suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, the police said, adding that they were taken to UC Medical Center or Good Samaritan Hospital.

So far, the police have no information regarding the suspect or the motive behind the shooting. Hennie added that officers were near the event and could quickly dispatch multiple units.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.