New Delhi, March 1 -- At least three people were killed, and 14 others were injured on Sunday (local time) after a mass shooting in downtown Austin, Texas, Ksat reported.

The Austin police responded to reports of gunfire at Buford's bar on West Sixth Street around 1:59 AM, the authorities said. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said that officers were earlier positioned on East 6th Street and later transitioned to West 6th, where they confronted the suspect. She added that three officers returned fire and killed a male suspect.

At least 14 people were injured and were later taken to nearby hospitals, and at least two victims were pronounced dead on the scene. Of those hospitalised, at least three were reported to be in critical condition....