3 dead, 14 injured in Texas bar shooting

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 1, 2026 at 05:31 PM

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Early Sunday morning, a shooting at Buford's bar in Austin, Texas, resulted in three deaths, including the alleged gunman, and 14 injuries. According to police, the suspect initially fired a pistol from his SUV at patrons before exiting the vehicle with a rifle and continuing to shoot. Officers then engaged and shot the suspect. The FBI is investigating the incident and noted potential indicators suggesting a possible link to terrorism, though a definitive determination has not yet been made. Police received the initial call about the shooting, which occurred in a popular nightlife district, before 2 a.m.

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