Austin Bar Raises $35,000 for 6th Street Shooting Victims

Buford's Backyard Beer Garden donates all proceeds to support those impacted by the tragic mass shooting.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 1:52am

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Buford's Backyard Beer Garden in Austin, Texas announced they have raised approximately $35,000 to support the victims and families affected by the March 1st mass shooting on 6th Street that left 3 dead and over a dozen injured. The bar pledged to donate all proceeds after reopening following the tragedy.

Why it matters

The 6th Street shooting was a devastating event for the Austin community, and the fundraising efforts by local businesses like Buford's show how the city is coming together to support those impacted by the tragedy. This type of community response can provide crucial financial and emotional aid to victims and their families.

The details

In the days after the shooting, Buford's owner pledged to donate all proceeds from the bar to the victims and their families. The bar was able to raise around $35,000 through this effort, which will go directly to supporting those affected by the mass shooting incident on March 1st.

  • The mass shooting occurred on March 1st, 2026 just before 2 a.m. on W 6th St. in Austin.
  • Buford's Backyard Beer Garden announced the $35,000 fundraising total on Saturday, March 22nd, 2026.

The players

Buford's Backyard Beer Garden

A local bar in Austin, Texas that pledged to donate all proceeds to support victims and families after the 6th Street mass shooting.

Ndiaga Diagne

A 53-year-old man who opened fire on 6th Street, killing 3 people and injuring over a dozen others before being shot and killed by police.

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What they’re saying

“That is a direct reflection of this community. We will never forget the lives affected, and we remain committed to honoring them.”

— Buford's Backyard Beer Garden

The takeaway

The fundraising efforts by Buford's Backyard Beer Garden demonstrate the resilience and compassion of the Austin community in the wake of a tragic mass shooting. By donating all proceeds to support victims and their families, the bar is helping to provide crucial financial assistance and showing solidarity with those impacted by this devastating event.