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Austin 6th Street shooting: Photos, videos show scenes from downtown
Photos and videos capture scenes from a mass shooting near Sixth Street in downtown Austin as police respond.
Published March 1, 2026 at 11:19am by Robbie Farias
An Austin police officer guards the scene on West 6th Street at West Avenue after a shooting on on Sunday March 1, 2026.
Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
Austin police and other emergency officials responded overnight to a mass shooting in downtown Austin near West Sixth and Nueces streets, where authorities say up to 20 people were shot.
Officials told the Austin American-Statesman that multiple people were killed and at least 17 victims were transported to local hospitals after gunfire at Buford's. As of about 3:30 a.m., authorities were still working to determine the severity of injuries.
Police said the suspected shooter was shot by an Austin officer. The scene is no longer considered an immediate threat to the public.
Social media quickly filled with videos, eyewitness accounts and reactions as the shooting unfolded. Here's a look at the scene: