'This must end': Leaders react to mass shooting in downtown Austin

The Hill · Mar 2, 2026 · Collected from RSS

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After an overnight shooting that left three people dead and at least 14 more injured, Austin and Texas leaders are reacting to the violence that took place on West Sixth Street at a popular bar.

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