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AUSTIN (KXAN) – With the Austin community along with the nation still digesting the news of the Saturday Sixth Street mass shootings, several other shootings in the city have followed the incident that killed one and moved at least 13 other people were sent to the hospital.
In the early hours of Sunday morning, three separate shootings occurred in the Austin area, Austin police say. Here’s what we know
Mass shooting in Austin: 1 suspect in custody, another still at large in attack on 6th Street
Shoot # 1
That east Austin shooting occurred around 2:09 a.m. near Todd Lane, almost the same location as another shootout that happened just days earlier.
Although there are few details about what led to the incident, police report that there was a large gathering earlier. Two female victims are said to be in critical but stable condition in the hospital.
Shoot # 2
This incident occurred at around 2:39 a.m. on Sunday on Jollyville Road, north Austin.
According to police, a male suspect was rushed to hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Shoot # 3
That north Austin shooting was reported at 3:07 a.m. on Howard Lane. According to police, a man with non-life-threatening injuries was taken to a hospital in Round Rock.
KXAN will update reports on these cases as details are released.
In the wake of Saturday’s mass shootings, which attracted national attention, many paid attention to how Austin city police could have taken into account. On Saturday morning, interim police chief Joseph Chacon praised the department for its quick response, but stressed how difficult it has become to fully occupy the city center at rush hour.
Canceled cadet courses and budget transitions made by Austin City Council have been suggested as reasons for more limited patrol.
The shortage of police officers in Austin shrinks the 14 APD departments
Last August, the city council voted unanimously to pass a 2020-21 budget that shifts around $ 150 million from APD funds to other areas of public safety and health. New cadet classes were effectively closed while an examination of the new officers curriculum was being conducted.
Disapproval of APD increased in the summer of 2020 as the ministry’s response to a series of social justice protests was condemned by some. The use of “less lethal” bean bags on protesters was particularly criticized and the Police Oversight Bureau received 82 complaints from protesters who believed the officers had gone too far.
But while that debate continues, Chacon assured Austinites and visitors that the nights in the Texas capital should go on, but that vigilance is key.
“Overall, we remain a safe city. And I think that’s what people should keep in mind. But also remember, when you get to the city center you need to be safety conscious. Travel in groups whenever possible. Be vigilant about your surroundings and those around you. And most importantly, if you plan to drink, plan to come home, ”said Chacon.
At the national level, violent crime, especially homicides, is increasing as the pandemic subsides. A May study by the Council on Criminal Justice found that homicides in 34 U.S. cities rose 30% in 2020, on top of an 8 percent increase in gun violence.
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