FBI Probes “Terrorism” Indicators After Austin Bar Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 14 Hurt
A shooting outside a popular West Sixth Street bar in Austin, Texas left three people dead and 14 others injured, and the FBI says it is investigating a possible terrorism link.
The tension now is that federal officials are pointing to “indicators” tied to the suspect, even as local police say it’s still too early to explain why the gunman opened fire in a crowded nightlife district.
According to KUT and the Associated Press, the shooting happened outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden near West Sixth and Rio Grande streets around 2 a.m. Authorities said the suspected shooter drove in an SUV, fired from the vehicle, then got out and continued shooting before Austin police officers shot and killed him.
The FBI’s involvement is where the case turns: officials said evidence tied to the suspect and the vehicle suggested a “potential nexus to terrorism,” but they have not made a final determination and have not publicly identified a motive.
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“It was too early in the investigation to determine an exact motivation for the shooting,” Acting Special Agent in Charge Alex Doran said at a briefing, according to KUT.
Austin-Travis County EMS said 14 people were transported to hospitals and three were in critical condition, underscoring how quickly the scene escalated and how serious some injuries remain.
Investigators are expected to focus next on what the FBI meant by “indicators,” whether the suspect acted alone, and whether there were any warning signs before the gunfire.
For now, officials are asking the public to rely on confirmed updates as the terrorism angle is assessed and more details are released.
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