Deadly Shooting at Texas Nightspot Leaves 3 Dead, 14 Hurt

Three people were killed and 14 injured after gunfire broke out at Buford's bar in Austin, Texas, early on 1 March. The suspected attacker also died when police shot the individual at the scene. Officials said the popular beer garden in the city’s entertainment district turned into a crime scene within minutes as investigations began.

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said officers were alerted at 1:39 a.m. to a report of a “male shooting” at Buford's. Emergency teams reached the venue in under a minute. EMS Chief Robert Luckritz later detailed how medical crews and officers immediately started treating those hit by bullets.

Texas bar shooting investigation and casualty details

Robert Luckritz confirmed that three victims were declared dead at the bar itself. Fourteen more people were taken to nearby hospitals with gunshot wounds. Among those injured, three are in critical condition. “We received a call at 1:39 a.m. and within 57 seconds, the first paramedics and officers were on scene actively treating the patients,” Luckritz said, highlighting the rapid emergency response.

The scale of the Texas bar shooting led authorities to release an early breakdown of the known impact on victims and emergency response, using initial data from police and EMS teams.

According to police, officers confronted an armed person when they arrived and opened fire, killing the suspect. No names of victims or the suspected gunman have been released so far. Detectives are working to establish a motive for the Texas bar shooting, while urging anyone who saw the attack to share information.

The Texas bar shooting has unsettled many residents in Austin, where nightlife spots like Buford's often stay busy late into weekends. Officials said the investigation will continue, with more details expected once families are informed and evidence from the entertainment district scene is fully examined.