New Details Expected on Deadly Buford's Bar Shooting

Austin Police Chief to Hold Press Conference on Mass Shooting That Left 4 Dead, 13 Injured

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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New information is expected to be released on Thursday about the weekend mass shooting at Buford's bar on Austin's West Sixth Street that left four people dead, including the suspected gunman, and 13 others injured. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis will hold a press conference at noon to provide additional details about the incident.

Why it matters

The Buford's shooting was one of the deadliest acts of violence in Austin in recent memory, raising concerns about public safety in the city's entertainment district and prompting calls for increased security measures around bars and clubs.

The details

The victims have been identified as 30-year-old Jorge Pederson, 21-year-old Savitha Shan, and 19-year-old Ryder Harrington. The suspected gunman, 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, was shot and killed by Austin police outside Buford's. Chief Davis may release body camera footage at the Thursday press conference.

  • The mass shooting occurred early Sunday morning, March 1, 2026.
  • Chief Davis will hold a press conference at noon on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Lisa Davis

The Austin Police Chief who will provide additional details about the Buford's shooting at the press conference.

Jorge Pederson

One of the four victims killed in the mass shooting at Buford's bar.

Savitha Shan

One of the four victims killed in the mass shooting at Buford's bar.

Ryder Harrington

One of the four victims killed in the mass shooting at Buford's bar.

Ndiaga Diagne

The 53-year-old suspected gunman who was shot and killed by Austin police outside Buford's.

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What they’re saying

“New information is expected to be released on Thursday about the weekend mass shooting at Buford's on Austin's West Sixth Street.”

— Lisa Davis, Austin Police Chief (cbsaustin.com)

What’s next

Chief Davis may release body camera footage at the Thursday press conference.

The takeaway

The Buford's shooting was a tragic and devastating event that has shaken the Austin community. The press conference on Thursday will provide critical new details that could help shed light on the motives and circumstances surrounding this horrific act of violence.