In a tragic incident on Saturday night, three individuals were wounded, one critically, and the suspected gunman was killed after a shooting involving police on the bustling 6th Street in Austin, Texas. The Austin Police Department responded to a report of a person attempting to enter a downtown bar with a firearm, leading to a confrontation that resulted in gunfire.

According to the Austin Police Department Interim Chief Robin Henderson, officers arrived at the scene and approached the suspect, who was identified by an employee at the bar. However, as the officers approached, the suspect drew a gun and pointed it towards them and bystanders. Responding to the imminent threat, three officers discharged their weapons, striking the suspect multiple times. The suspect was later pronounced dead.

While it was initially unclear whether the other three wounded individuals were shot by the suspect or by police, all of them were immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment. Interim Chief Henderson stated that one of the victims sustained critical injuries, while the injuries of the remaining two were not considered life-threatening.

The officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative duty as the Austin Police Department conducts both an internal administrative investigation and a criminal investigation in collaboration with the Travis County District Attorney's Office. These officers, who have served the department for nine, 11, and 13 years respectively, used weapons approved by the Austin Police Department. The incident was captured on body-worn cameras, and the department intends to release the footage within 10 business days according to its policies on officer-involved shootings.

The Austin Police Department has asked anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and report it to their Special Investigations Unit or to Capitol Area Crime Stoppers. As the investigation continues, details regarding the sequence of events and additional information may emerge, prompting possible revisions to the initial account.

The incident has once again highlighted the challenges faced by law enforcement officers in ensuring public safety, particularly in crowded areas. The Austin community awaits further updates as authorities work to unravel the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event.