Austin police: More than 100 rounds fired
Source: AP-Excite
By JIM VERTUNO
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) A gunman attempted to set the Mexican Consulate ablaze and fired more than 100 rounds at downtown buildings early Friday before he died, Austin authorities said.
Investigators were trying to determine the man's motives after he began shooting at the consulate, Austin police headquarters, the U.S. courthouse and other locations.
Some of the buildings are near the popular Sixth Street entertainment district, where bars close at 2 a.m., about the same time the shootings began Friday. Police Chief Art Acevedo noted that thousands of people are typically on the street at that time.
"Many, many rounds were fired in downtown Austin," Acevedo said. "With all the people on the streets, we're very fortunate. I give thanks that no one but the suspect is injured or deceased."
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Police tape marks off the scene after authorities shot and killed a man who they say opened fire on the Mexican Consulate, police headquarters and other downtown buildings early Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Austin, Texas. In the distance, police cars surround the suspect's vehicle parked near the Interstate 35 overpass. (AP Photo/Jim Vertuno)
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louis-t
(23,297 posts)Hmmm, Texas, 2 am, bars close, heavily armed...
Maybe he thought he was helping 'seal the border'.
christx30
(6,241 posts)He had a ballistic vest on. He had IEDs. Propane bombs. This took planning. Thankfully Austin has a great police force and stopped him before he actually hurt someone.
louis-t
(23,297 posts)olddots
(10,237 posts)Only 100 shots fired ..come on people we can do better than a measly 100 shots .
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)....of Mexico.
alfredo
(60,075 posts)Vogon_Glory
(9,127 posts)I'm waiting for more information myself, but the assailant's name HAS been released. It's Larry Steve McQuilliams.
Just between you and me, this doesn't sound like some crazed jihadi from Iraq or Pakistan who forded across the (supposedly) unprotected US--Mexican border to attack Amurrica.
I personally suspect McQuilliams is some debit or other to the white race.
alfredo
(60,075 posts)Last edited Fri Nov 28, 2014, 08:23 PM - Edit history (1)
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They_Live
(3,239 posts)Is that the locations that he was firing at are not right near each other. Police headquarters is a mile from the Federal courthouse, and it's another 0.6 miles to the Mexican Consulate. Ii guess he started at the consulate office and worked his way east to the police headquarters. Glad I wasn't out there last night.
christx30
(6,241 posts)Was he firing from his car? He sure as heck wasn't on foot.
I heard some initial reports of automatic weapons fire. Is that holding up?
SansACause
(520 posts)There is no other explanation how this guy could fire 100 rounds at a busy downtown and hit no one. God is not having this anymore.
ThoughtCriminal
(14,048 posts)protecting us from whatever boogie-man haunts their imagination.