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Shooting outside Austin bar leaves 3 dead and 14 injured, FBI investigates possibility of terrorism

Shooting outside Austin bar leaves 3 dead and 14 injured, FBI investigates possibility of terrorism

Summary

A gunman killed three people and injured 14 others in a shooting outside a bar in Austin, Texas. The FBI is investigating to see if it was an act of terrorism. The shooter was also killed by police.

Key Facts

  • The shooting took place outside Buford's Backyard Beer Garden in Austin's entertainment district.
  • Three people died, including the shooter, and 14 others were injured.
  • Police say the gunman drove by the bar several times before opening fire.
  • The shooter used a pistol initially, then switched to a rifle.
  • The FBI is checking for signs of terrorism in the attack.
  • The shooting happened just before 2 a.m. on a popular nightlife street.
  • Austin's police and rescue teams responded quickly to the incident.

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