Police Investigate Bystander Injuries as Suspect is Shot and Killed in Austin Entertainment District Bar

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17/12/2023 21h41

AUSTIN, Texas -- An investigation is underway as police in Texas try to determine who injured three bystanders during an incident where officers shot and killed a man who pointed a firearm at them in an Austin entertainment district bar late Saturday night.

According to the authorities, three officers fired at the suspect, inflicting multiple gunshot wounds. Interim Police Chief Robin Henderson stated that the police are still working to establish who shot the bystanders and that preliminary evidence suggests the suspect also discharged his firearm.

The incident unfolded when an employee at a bar located on Sixth Street alerted the police about a man inside the establishment carrying a firearm. Henderson revealed that as the police approached the individual, he brandished the weapon, aiming it at both the officers and other patrons present at the bar.

Henderson further disclosed that one of the bystanders sustained critical injuries, while the remaining two suffered non-life-threatening wounds. The injured individuals are currently receiving medical treatment.

In accordance with department protocol, the three officers involved in the shooting will be placed on administrative duty pending further investigation. Henderson also stated that footage captured by their body cameras would be made public within 10 business days, shedding more light on the events leading up to the shooting.

The Austin Police Department is actively coordinating efforts to comprehend the circumstances that unfolded during the incident, with a focus on determining how the bystanders sustained their injuries. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.

As the investigation continues, the community remains on edge, hoping for clarity and answers surrounding this tragic event that unfolded in a popular entertainment district of Austin.

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