On Sunday, March 1, 2026, a mass shooting at Buford’s bar on West 6th Street in Austin, Texas, left two people dead and multiple others injured. The suspect, 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, was killed by police at the scene. No other suspects are involved.
Suspect Details
- Identity and Background: Identified by both the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Austin Police Department (APD) as Ndiaga Diagne, originally from Senegal. He entered the U.S. in 2000 on a B-2 tourist visa, became a lawful permanent resident in 2006 after marrying a U.S. citizen, and naturalized in 2013.
- Clothing and Indicators: Wore a sweatshirt reading “Property of Allah” and a shirt with an Iranian flag design, per law enforcement sources.
- Outcome: Shot dead by police; APD Chief Lisa Davis confirmed this earlier.
Investigation Status
The FBI is probing the shooting as a potential terrorist act. Alex Dorn, acting special agent in charge of the FBI’s San Antonio Field Office, noted “indicators on the subject and in his vehicle” suggesting a terrorism nexus, though motivation remains unclear. This follows a U.S.-Israel attack on Iran the day before, which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—adding contextual timing, but no direct link confirmed yet.
Victim and Response Details
- Casualties: 17 patients treated on scene; 14 transported to hospitals. Three survivors in critical condition; two fatalities.
- EMS Response: Call at 1:59 a.m.; first responders arrived in 57 seconds. All critical patients off scene in 24 minutes, all in 47 minutes, using over 20 resources (per Robert Luckritz, Austin-Travis County EMS chief).
- Public Safety: APD urged avoiding the area via X (formerly Twitter).
This draws from Associated Press reports and official statements. Details may evolve as the investigation continues—check APD or FBI updates for the latest. What aspect would you like more info on, like similar past incidents or Austin safety tips?
