Mass shooting in Downtown Austin leaves 13 wounded

Austin, Texas – Police confirmed 13 people were wounded after a mass shooting in Austin in the early hours of Saturday.

The shooting took place around 1:30 AM in the heart of the city's entertainment district (stock image).
The shooting took place around 1:30 AM in the heart of the city's entertainment district (stock image).  © 123rf/Jaromír Chalabala

According to the Associated Press, the incident occurred around 1:30 AM on 6th Street in the heart of the city's entertainment district.

"Our officers responded very quickly. They were able to immediately begin life-saving measures for many of these patients, including applications of tourniquets; applications of chest seals," interim Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon said.

11 of the victims were transferred to one hospital, while another was sent to a separate hospital. One victim suffering gunshot wounds was taken to an urgent care facility.

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Nobody at the scene was reported dead.

The suspect was not immediately arrested. Police say they do not have many details to go on, but they believe the shooter was a man.

Officers are currently reviewing surveillance footage and ask anyone with information about the crime to come forward.

Cover photo: 123rf/Jaromír Chalabala

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