In Texas, a man at a party Halloween shot: 4 people wounded

In the American city of Austin, Texas, a man in a Santa Claus suit fired at a Halloween party. As a result of the attack, four people were injured.

This was reported by Fox News.

Among the wounded two people are in critical condition. In general, doctors hospitalized three people, while the last, fourth injured refused medical assistance in place.

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"The suspect in the crime described as" dressed in Santa Claus. It was a Halloween party, "said the local police spokeswoman.

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The shooter tried to dump and hide near a private house, one police detained him.

It is noted that he was also provided with medical assistance, however, it is not specified what exactly.

On the night of October 2, in Las Vegas, 64-year-old Steven Peddock began shooting from the hotel window for visitors to the country-festival, which was held nearby.

Subsequently, he shot himself in the same room, from which he opened fire. The "Islamic State" took responsibility for this case, but the US authorities denied the involvement of extremists . The motives of the murderer are not currently established.

According to recent data, 59 people were killed as a result of shooting, 527 injured.

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