Austin (Texas, US), June 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 13 people have been wounded, two critically, after a shooting in downtown Austin, Texas.
Gunfire erupted just before 1:25am on Saturday along Sixth Street, a popular area filled with bars and restaurants.
The street was barricaded to keep out vehicles at the time of the shooting, Austin Police Department Interim Chief Joseph Chacon said.
“Our officers responded very quickly,” added Chacon.
“They were able to immediately begin life-saving measures for many of these patients, including applications of tourniquets; applications of chest seals.”
Six people were taken to a hospital by the Austin Police Department, and the Austin-Travis County EMS brought in four others for medial treatment, Chacon said. Three other victims brought themselves to the hospital.
Map data ©2021 GoogleTerms of UseReport a map errorOne hospital received 11 of the victims for treatment while another person was transported to a different hospital. One person went to an urgent care facility with multiple gunshot wounds, Chacon said.
The shooter was not immediately arrested. It was unclear what sparked the shooting.
Chacon said the description that police had of the suspect was “not very detailed” but said the person was believed to be a man.
Investigators were reviewing surveillance video and other evidence from the area, Chacon said. — NNN-AGENCIES
