Austin Shooting
Austin shooting by Diagne left three dead
Ndiaga Diagne / Austin, United States / FBI / Austin Police Department /

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Last Updated
3/15/2026
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15
Political leaning
Right

The Breakdown 13

  • A tragic mass shooting unfolded in Austin, Texas, claiming the lives of three people and injuring 14 others when Ndiaga Diagne, a 53-year-old Senegalese immigrant, opened fire outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden on Sixth Street.
  • The FBI has launched a terrorism investigation into the incident, as authorities work to uncover Diagne's motives and background, revealing that he was not previously known to law enforcement.
  • Doorbell surveillance footage captured Diagne leaving his apartment just moments before the attack, intensifying the scrutiny of his actions leading up to the tragedy.
  • The community is coming together in the aftermath, with a blood drive organized to support victims, as well as expressions of grief and solidarity among residents.
  • Amidst the ongoing investigation, a Grand Jury is set to evaluate the police officers' response who ultimately ended the threat by fatally shooting Diagne.
  • Disturbing details emerge about Diagne's online presence, including extremist messages and his choice to wear colors associated with the Iranian flag during the attack, deepening concerns over his motivations.

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