Bodycam footage shows chaos after Austin bar shooting

Three killed, over a dozen injured in potential terror attack

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Newly released police body camera and surveillance footage shows the chaotic moments after a gunman opened fire outside an Austin bar, leaving three dead and over a dozen injured in what authorities are investigating as a potential act of terrorism. The footage captures bar-goers and pedestrians fleeing and ducking for cover as gunshots ring out.

Why it matters

This shooting in downtown Austin's entertainment district has raised concerns about public safety and security, especially in the wake of rising gun violence in the U.S. The FBI's investigation into potential terrorism motives also highlights the ongoing threat of extremism.

The details

The shooting occurred early Sunday morning outside Buford's Backyard Beer Garden. Authorities say the gunman, identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, first opened fire from his SUV before getting out and continuing to shoot with a rifle. Police arrived within 56 seconds of the first 911 call and fatally shot Diagne. Nineteen people were hit by gunfire, including three who died - Jorge Pederson, Savitha Shan, and Ryder Harrington.

  • The shooting occurred early Sunday morning.
  • Police arrived within 56 seconds of the first 911 call.
  • Diagne was the subject of a mental health-related welfare check, possibly in 2022, by an agency elsewhere.

The players

Lisa Davis

Austin Police Chief.

Ndiaga Diagne

The 53-year-old gunman who opened fire outside the Austin bar.

Jorge Pederson

A 30-year-old aspiring mixed martial arts fighter who died from his gunshot wounds.

Savitha Shan

A 21-year-old business student at the University of Texas at Austin who was killed in the shooting.

Ryder Harrington

A 19-year-old who had attended Texas Tech University and was killed in the shooting.

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What’s next

The FBI is continuing its investigation into whether the shooting was an act of terrorism. The judge will also decide on Tuesday whether to allow the gunman's SUV to be released as evidence.

The takeaway

This tragic shooting has shaken the Austin community and raised urgent questions about public safety, mental health resources, and the ongoing threat of extremism and gun violence in the United States.