Deadly Shooting Outside Austin Bar Under Terrorism Probe

Police bodycam footage captures chaotic scene as gunman opens fire, killing 3 and injuring over a dozen others.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Newly released police body camera footage depicts the chaotic scene as a gunman opened fire outside an Austin bar early Sunday morning, leaving three people dead and more than a dozen injured. The shooting is currently under investigation as a potential act of terrorism, with the suspect wearing clothing displaying an Iranian flag design and the words 'Property of Allah'.

Why it matters

The swift police response, arriving within 56 seconds of the initial 911 call, underscores the heightened state of alert in the city's entertainment district. However, the potential terrorism motive introduces a complex layer to this tragedy, requiring a thorough examination of the suspect's background and potential connections.

The details

The footage shows bar patrons and pedestrians scrambling for safety as shots rang out in downtown Austin's entertainment district. The suspect, identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, legally purchased the pistol and rifle used in the attack. He initially fired shots from his SUV before parking and continuing the attack with a rifle, ultimately being shot and killed by responding officers.

  • The shooting occurred early Sunday morning.
  • Police arrived on the scene within 56 seconds of the first 911 call.
  • The body camera footage was released on Thursday.

The players

Lisa Davis

Austin Police Chief.

Ndiaga Diagne

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

Jorge Pederson

A 30-year-old aspiring mixed martial arts fighter who was killed in the shooting.

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 attended Texas Tech University and was killed in the shooting.

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What’s next

The FBI is investigating a possible terrorism motive, and authorities may seek to determine the full extent of the suspect's motivations and any potential connections to extremist ideologies.

The takeaway

This tragic shooting highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining public safety in entertainment districts, even with a rapid police response, and the complex issues that can arise when a potential terrorism motive is involved.