Victim In Texas Mass Shooting Was Hudson Valley Native

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — A Rockland County native who apparently was an innocent bystander died after being shot early Saturday morning in Austin, Texas.

More than a dozen people were injured in the mass shooting and at least one person police identified as a suspect is in custody.

Douglas John Kantor, 25, was waiting outside a bar to get in when shots were fired and was struck in the abdomen.

His brother Nick Kantor told KXAN his brother suffered until he died. "It was the most gruesome thing I could think to wish on someone. It’s painful to discuss, but I think the public deserves to know what my brother suffered.”

The family issued a statement to the media:

Doug J Kantor originally from Airmont NY had recently been living in Michigan after completing 4 years in Michigan State in computer engineering. Soon after getting his bachelors degree he was employed with the Ford Motor Company. While continuing his education at the University of Michigan he bought his first house and received his Masters Degree in business. He motivated everyone he came in contact with, was a team player and advanced quickly in the IT department at Ford working as a product manager. He also developed a website for his brother and fathers Air Conditioning & Heating business. He was looking forward to marrying his high school sweetheart of 10 years and starting a family. He was loved by all who knew him and had an infectious smile that would light up any room. He was loved by his family, friends and everyone who met him. This senseless tragedy has put an end to all his dreams.

The gunfire broke out around 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Interim Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon said at a news conference that investigators believed it began as a dispute between two parties.

Police officers rushed shooting victims to nearby hospitals in their own squad cars, transporting six victims overall to the hospital, as the area was so crowded and chaotic that at first ambulances could not get through, police said.

The shooting happened in the heart of Austin's thriving live music and nightlife district.

"Sixth Street on a Friday night is very busy. The streets are barricaded and we have large crowds," Chacon said. "The crowds are on the street and very active."

A juvenile male suspect was taken into custody on Saturday.

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Police are still searching for a second suspect in the shooting and are asking anyone with information to call them at 512-974-TIPS or through CrimeStoppers at 512-472-8477 or through the app.

Feroze Dhanoa, Carly Baldwin and The Associated Press contributed to this report.