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Kathleen Lynn Austin, a 32-year-old woman, tragically lost her life on February 3, 1980, in El Paso, Texas. Her death occurred during a mass shooting at the Starburst Lounge, a bar located in Northeast El Paso. The incident, which disrupted a quiet night at the lounge, resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including Kathleen Lynn Austin. The shooting began around 1:30 a.m. when the gunman, Barry Chvarak, entered the bar and opened fire with a .22-caliber rifle. The victims, including Kathl ...Read More
Victim Details

Kathleen Lynn Austin

Female

El-paso

TX

1980-02-03

32

Kathleen

Lynn Austin

11/20/2025