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What to know about the deadly shooting at a Texas bar and the gunman

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Updated 3.3.2026
Key Topics & People
Lisa Davis *Austin Texas Alex Doran Buford's

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Story Timeline

Mar 3 Morning

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Key Claims

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A gunman in Texas opened fire on a crowded bar in Austin’s busy nightlife district.

— AP

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The shooting early Sunday killed two people and wounded 14 others.

— AP

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The FBI and Austin police said they were still looking into the motive behind the attack.

— FBI and Austin police

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Police said the gunman drove past Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden before circling back and firing the first shots.

— Police

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The suspect was wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words “Property of Allah.”

— law enforcement official

Mar 2 Evening

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Associated Press (AP)Mar 2

Gunman was not on the FBI’s radar before he opened fire on a crowded Texas bar, authorities say

A gunman, not previously known to the FBI, opened fire at a crowded Texas bar on Sunday, killing two and wounding fourteen. The shooter was wearing clothing with an Iranian flag design and the words "Property of Allah." The incident occurred in Austin, Texas, and the gunman was fatally shot by police. Authorities are investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism, particularly as it happened a day after a U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran. The FBI and Austin Police Department are jointly investigating the incident.

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Key Claims

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A gunman killed two people and wounded 14 at a Texas bar.

— law enforcement official

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The gunman was wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words “Property of Allah”.

— Authorities

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

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The shooting erupted a day after the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran.

— null

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The gunman was not on the FBI’s radar before the shooting.

— Authorities

Mar 2 Morning

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Al JazeeraMar 2

Gunman kills two in Texas bar shooting, FBI probing ‘terrorism’ link

In Austin, Texas, on March 1, 2026, a gunman killed two people and wounded 14 others in a mass shooting outside Buford's Backyard Beer Garden on Sixth Street. The suspect, identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, initially fired a pistol from his SUV before exiting the vehicle and using a rifle to shoot at pedestrians. Austin police officers fatally shot Diagne at the scene. The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential act of terrorism, citing indicators found on the suspect and in his vehicle. The shooting occurred shortly before 2 am, a day after a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran. President Trump has been briefed on the situation.

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Key Claims

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Gunman killed two people and wounded 14 in Austin.

— Article

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The gunman was identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne.

— Department of Homeland Security

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The suspect used both a pistol and a rifle in the attack.

— police

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The FBI is investigating the shooting as potentially an act of terrorism.

— FBI

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There were indicators on the subject and in his vehicle that indicate a potential nexus to terrorism.

— FBI special agent Alex Doran

Mar 1 Evening

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BBC News - WorldMar 1

Deadly Texas bar shooting is 'potentially an act of terrorism', FBI says

Two people were killed and fourteen others injured in a shooting outside a bar in Austin, Texas, around 2 AM on Sunday. The incident occurred near Buford's bar on West Sixth Street, a popular entertainment district. According to police, a man in an SUV fired a pistol at people outside the bar before parking, exiting with a rifle, and walking back toward the bar. Police officers then fatally shot the suspect. While the SUV did not contain explosives, the FBI stated there were indications suggesting a potential connection to terrorism, though details are currently limited as the investigation is in its early stages. Authorities praised the rapid response of police and emergency services.

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South China Morning PostMar 1

3 dead, 14 injured in Texas bar shooting

Early Sunday morning, a shooting at Buford's bar in Austin, Texas, resulted in three deaths, including the alleged gunman, and 14 injuries. According to police, the suspect initially fired a pistol from his SUV at patrons before exiting the vehicle with a rifle and continuing to shoot. Officers then engaged and shot the suspect. The FBI is investigating the incident and noted potential indicators suggesting a possible link to terrorism, though a definitive determination has not yet been made. Police received the initial call about the shooting, which occurred in a popular nightlife district, before 2 a.m.

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The Guardian - World NewsMar 1

Texas bar shooting leaves three people dead and 14 wounded, police say

A shooting at Buford's bar in Austin, Texas, early Sunday morning resulted in three fatalities and fourteen injuries. Police responded to reports of a male shooter at the popular beer garden in the city's entertainment district. Upon arrival, officers engaged the suspect, returning fire and killing him. Three individuals were found dead at the scene, and fourteen wounded victims were transported to hospitals, three in critical condition. The incident occurred around 1:39 AM, with first responders arriving within a minute. This shooting marks one of over 50 mass shootings in the US this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive.

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Associated Press (AP)Mar 1

3 dead, 14 injured after shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas

A shooting at Buford's, a bar in Austin, Texas, resulted in three fatalities, including the alleged gunman, and 14 injuries early Sunday morning. Austin police responded to reports of a "male shooting" at 1:39 a.m. Upon arrival, officers confronted the armed suspect and fatally shot him. Emergency services transported 14 injured individuals to hospitals, with three in critical condition. Authorities praised the rapid response of police and paramedics, who arrived on the scene within a minute of the initial call. The incident occurred in the city's entertainment district.

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Key Claims

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Two people were killed and several injured in a shooting outside a bar in Austin, Texas.

— Article

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Police responded to reports of a man with a gun at Buford's on West Sixth Street.

— Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis

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Three police officers shot and killed the suspect at an intersection.

— Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis

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Three people were killed, including the alleged gunman.

— Austin Police

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14 others were wounded in a shooting early Sunday at a bar in Austin.

— Austin Police