Alleged Gunman Identified in Texas Mass Shooting That Killed 2 People at Austin Bar

The FBI is investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Department of Homeland Security has identified the suspect in a mass shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas that left two people dead and more than a dozen injured. The alleged gunman, 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, was shot and killed by police. Authorities are investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism.

Why it matters

Mass shootings in the U.S. continue to be a major public safety concern, with this incident raising questions about domestic terrorism and the potential motivations behind the attack. The shooting also comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

The details

According to authorities, the suspect Ndiaga Diagne was allegedly wearing a sweatshirt that said 'Property of Allah' and a shirt with an Iranian flag design when he opened fire at Buford's bar in Austin. Diagne, who was originally from Senegal, became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2013 after entering the country on a tourist visa in 2000 and later marrying a U.S. citizen. The FBI is investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism due to 'indicators on the subject and in his vehicle'.

  • The shooting occurred on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
  • Police received the initial call at 1:59 a.m. and had the first responders on the scene within 57 seconds.
  • All critical patients were transported from the scene within 24 minutes, and all patients were off the scene within 47 minutes.

The players

Ndiaga Diagne

The 53-year-old suspect who allegedly carried out the mass shooting at Buford's bar in Austin, Texas. Diagne was originally from Senegal and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2013 after entering the country on a tourist visa in 2000 and later marrying a U.S. citizen.

Lisa Davis

The Austin Police Department Chief who confirmed that the male suspect in the shooting was shot and killed by police.

Robert Luckritz

The chief of Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services who provided details on the emergency response and victims of the shooting.

Alex Dorn

The acting special agent in charge of the FBI's San Antonio Field Office who stated the agency is investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism.

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What they’re saying

“It's still way too early in the process to determine an exact motivation, but there were indicators on the subject and in his vehicle that indicate potential nexus to terrorism.”

— Alex Dorn, Acting special agent in charge of the FBI's San Antonio Field Office (Press conference)

What’s next

The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, and authorities have not yet determined an exact motive. The FBI will continue to investigate the incident as a potential act of terrorism.

The takeaway

This mass shooting at an Austin bar highlights the persistent threat of domestic terrorism in the United States, as well as the complex issues surrounding gun violence, public safety, and national security that communities continue to grapple with.