Suspect dead and 3 people injured after police open fire in Austin, authorities say

It is unclear how the three people got their injuries — police did not say whether they were the result of gunfire. One person was critically injured.

FHP, Florida Highway Patrol, Police lights, Police siren, Police car, State Trooper, Police light (Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

A suspect was shot dead by police and three people were injured after officers were called to a downtown Austin bar on reports that a man was illegally carrying a firearm late Saturday night, police said.

Uniformed officers were called to a bar in downtown Austin at 11:52 p.m. (10:52 p.m. ET) after staff reported the illegal gun. After pulling out the weapon and pointing it at bar patrons, he was shot dead by police, the Austin Police Department said.

Recommended Videos



It is unclear how the other three people got their injuries — police did not say whether they were the result of gunfire. One person was critically injured.

To continue reading, visit nbcnews.com.


Recommended Videos