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Texas: At least 13 wounded in downtown Austin shooting

At least 13 people have been wounded, two critically, after a shooting in downtown Austin, Texas. Gunfire erupted just before 1:25am (06:25 GMT) on Saturday along Sixth Street, a popular area filled with bars and restaurants. The street was barricaded to keep out vehicles at the time of the shooting, Austin Police Department Interim Chief Joseph Chacon said. “Our officers responded very quickly,” added Chacon. “They were able to immediately […]

12 June 2021

International News

Texas: At least 26 killed in Sutherland Springs church

At least 26 people have been killed and 20 others injured in a mass shooting inside a church in Sutherland Springs, in the US state of Texas. The shooting took place on Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Wilson County during the 11:00am (17:00 GMT) service, officials told reporters. Sergeant Robert Murphy of the Guadalupe County Sherrif's office confirmed to Al Jazeera that the shooter was deceased. Officials later […]

6 November 2017

International News

Texas Muslims come to the aid of Harvey victims

Houston’s Muslim community is at the forefront of helping those affected by Tropical Storm Harvey, which has flooded much of the fourth most populous city in the United States. Dozens of mosques have either opened their doors for shelter, aided in rescue operations or provided goods, such as food, blankets and bottled water for those in need. “In the whole Greater Houston area, people are helping people; neighbours are helping […]

30 August 2017

Texas

Texas: At least 13 wounded in downtown Austin shooting

Texas: At least 26 killed in Sutherland Springs church

Texas Muslims come to the aid of Harvey victims

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