Austin mass shooting: 13 injured, 2 critical after gunfire erupts in downtown entertainment district

[Reptile]

Austin police say lone suspect has not yet been caught​

A mass shooting that erupted in an entertainment district in downtown Austin early Saturday morning has left 13 people injured, including two in critical condition, police say.

The incident unfolded around 1:30 a.m. along 6th Street, a popular area filled with bars and restaurants. The street was barricaded to keep out vehicle traffic at the time of the shooting, according to interim Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon.

"Our officers responded very quickly," Chacon said. "They were able to immediately begin life-saving measures for many of these patients, including applications of tourniquets; applications of chest seals and other types of first aid equipment."

It remains unclear what sparked the gunfire. Posts on social media at one time said as many as 16 were shot.

Chacon described the lone suspect as a Black male with a black shirt, skinny build and "dreadlock-type" hair – but told reporters early Friday morning that the description isn’t very detailed "based on the chaotic nature of the incident."

Investigators are now reviewing surveillance footage and the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force has been notified, Chacon said.

Eleven of the injured people were taken to one local hospital, another person was taken to a different hospital, and the other person went to an urgent care facility with gunshot wounds, Chacon said.

Austin mass shooting: 13 injured, 2 critical after gunfire erupts in downtown entertainment district

A mass shooting in an entertainment district in downtown Austin, Texas, early Saturday morning left at least 13 people wounded, including two in critical condition, police said.

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[PL-52]

There's your Texas mass shooting, right in time with their Govenor set to sign the Con Carry bill that's on his desk.

 

[mothybee]

Gang motto, "Spray and Pray."

 

[MarkT]

Gang motto, "Spray and Pray."

I thought that was the Watertown police motto when they found the Boston Marathon Bomber in the boat.

 

[PL-52]

Not worried about ammo costs evidently.

 

[safetyfirst2125]

There's your Texas mass shooting, right in time with their Govenor set to sign the Con Carry bill that's on his desk.

Yep.

 

[facecrime]

These will continue weekly until we give up our rights. Whoever doesn't want to give uo your guns are directly responsible.

 

[PL-52]

I would have figured it being Texas and all there would have been some return fire. No noted in the news item.

 

[lt03988]

Prayers to the families, but funny how no mass shootings for an entire year while the covid agenda charged on and now they're passed that and focused back on the agenda of gun control.

 

[safetyfirst2125]

I would have figured it being Texas and all there would have been some return fire. No noted in the news item.

Austin. Liberal central.

 

[safetyfirst2125]

Prayers to the families, but funny how no mass shootings for an entire year while the covid agenda charged on and now they're passed that and focused back on the agenda of gun control.

They gain power. Next is to disarm the population. Makes sense. If your end goal is tyranny.

 

[PL-52]

Hard to have a mass shooting when all your intended victims are locked in thier own houses.

 

[safetyfirst2125]

Hard to have a mass shooting when all your intended victims are locked in thier own houses.

Great point too

 

[CRSIII]

There are no coincidences.

 

[Boris]

Hard to have a mass shooting when all your intended victims are locked in thier own houses.

didn't effect any BLM burning parties, plenty of large crowds. Same with large box stores, Walmarts never weer empty, since all small businesses were forced to close.

 

[MAGA99]

I would have figured it being Texas and all there would have been some return fire. No noted in the news item.

It’s Austin. Might as well be Boston.

 

[wilson911]

Gang motto, "Spray and Pray."

I thought that was the Watertown police motto when they found the Boston Marathon Bomber in the boat.

Nope. That was a birth control method I used with my college GF.

 

[Fishfinder]

"A newspaper in Texas said on Saturday that it is not publishing the description that local law enforcement gave of a man suspected of shooting 13 people on Friday night because it “could be harmful in perpetuating stereotypes.”"

"In a statement, the Austin Police Department described the suspect as “a black male, with dread locks, wearing a black shirt and a skinny build.”"

Texas Newspaper Refuses To Give Description Of Suspect In Mass Shooting Because Of ‘Stereotypes’ | Conservative News Daily™

A newspaper in Texas said on Saturday that it is not publishing the description that local law enforcement gave of a man suspected of shooting 13 people on Friday night ...

www.conservativenewsdaily.net

 

[safetyfirst2125]

"A newspaper in Texas said on Saturday that it is not publishing the description that local law enforcement gave of a man suspected of shooting 13 people on Friday night because it “could be harmful in perpetuating stereotypes.”"

"In a statement, the Austin Police Department described the suspect as “a black male, with dread locks, wearing a black shirt and a skinny build.”"

Texas Newspaper Refuses To Give Description Of Suspect In Mass Shooting Because Of ‘Stereotypes’ | Conservative News Daily™

A newspaper in Texas said on Saturday that it is not publishing the description that local law enforcement gave of a man suspected of shooting 13 people on Friday night ...

www.conservativenewsdaily.net

Holy crap. Enemy of the people.

 

[Waher]

View: https://twitter.com/stillgray/status/1403831959009124352

 

[Dennis in MA]

Austin. Liberal central.

Seems the rule for Con Carry should be based on your political persuasion.

 

[AHM]

I would have figured it being Texas and all there would have been some return fire. No noted in the news item.

How many 30.06/30.07 establishments in the "entertainment district"?

 

[KBCraig]

How many 30.06/30.07 establishments in the "entertainment district"?

How many 51% establishments?

 

[AHM]

How many 51% establishments?

(Over my pay grade).

 

[KBCraig]

(Over my pay grade).

I've asked my friend who used to be in charge of the TABC police academy. I'll let you know when he responds.

 

[omega42]

I would have figured it being Texas and all there would have been some return fire. No noted in the news item.

6th Street is party central for 20 somethings. Not going to see a lot of carry there.

 

[AHM]

6th Street is party central for 20 somethings. Not going to see a lot of carry there.

Just glanced at a map as a refresher.

It's pretty much an insult at this point
that Austin is west of Fort Worth, eh?

 

[TZCHRIS]

True story, my dad just called and asked me where Austin Mass was.

 

[AHM]

True story, my dad just called and asked me where Austin Mass was.

Stone Cold Austin Mass?

 

[KBCraig]

Okay, I heard back from my friend.

Short version for anyone not familiar with Texas law: "restaurant carry" is legal, but carrying in any TABC-licensed location that derives 51% or more of its revenue from the sale of alcohol for consumption on premises (a "bar", as opposed to a "restaurant") is prohibited. Unlicensed carry at any TABC-licensed location, on- or off-premises, carries serious criminal enhancements (at least until unlicensed carry takes effect).

Me: "Regarding the 6th Street shooting in Austin: how much of that district is 51%?"

Him: "I would guess it is about 50%. Lots of t-shirt and tattoo shops, and of course food stores in the area. As an aside though, did you see that both shooters were illegally carrying since neither was over 18?"

Me: "I figured that carrying while intoxicated was at least involved."

Him: "Sounded that way too. Which leads to all sorts of questions for the minors involved. TABC should have a field day with it."

It will also lead to all sorts of questions for the licensed establishments where these under-18 shooters were drinking.