City leaders praise first responders' swift actions in Sunday morning mass shooting
Published on March 3, 2026.
The rapid response by Austin police and paramedics during a mass shooting on West Sixth Street has been praised by city leaders. The first medics and Austin police officers arrived at Buford's within 57 seconds of the call, according to ATCEMS Chief Robert Luckritz. Three people in critical condition were transferred to the hospital within 24 minutes, and the rest of the injured were moved within 47 minutes. Concerns are also being raised about staffing and patrols on West Six Street.
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