Austin Mass Shooting

The Austin Mass Shooting refers to a mass shooting that occurred on March 1, 2026, outside Buford's Backyard Beer Garden on West 6th Street in downtown Austin, Texas.

The Austin Mass Shooting occurred on March 1, 2026, outside Buford's Backyard Beer Garden on West 6th Street in downtown Austin, Texas. Three people, including the suspected shooter, were killed and 14 others were injured. Authorities said the suspect was shot and killed by police at the scene, and the FBI joined the investigation.

Shooting

On March 1, 2026, gunfire erupted outside Buford's Backyard Beer Garden on West 6th Street in Austin. Local officials said emergency responders arrived within seconds of the call and treated multiple victims at the scene.

Victims and casualties

The incident left three dead, including the suspected shooter, and 14 injured. Media reports identified two of the deceased victims as Ryder Harrington and Savitha Shan.

Suspect and investigation

Police identified the suspected shooter as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Senegal. Authorities said the FBI and Austin police were investigating the motive and examining whether the attack had an ideological or terrorism-related component.

Aftermath

The shooting prompted a large law-enforcement response and a multi-agency investigation. Officials also asked witnesses and people with videos to provide evidence to investigators.