In a harrowing incident early March 1, 2026, a mass shooting erupted outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden on Sixth Street in Austin, Texas, leaving at least two people dead and 14 others wounded in one of the city’s deadliest acts of gun violence in recent memory. Among the deceased was 21-year-old Indian-origin college student Savitha Shan, a beloved member of the University of Texas at Austin community. The shooter, identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, was shot dead by responding police officers at the scene after opening fire on the busy nightlife district.
Authorities revealed that the gunman was wearing clothing featuring an Iranian flag design and a “Property of Allah” message, prompting a federal investigation into whether the attack was ideologically motivated in connection with global tensions involving Iran. The FBI and ATF are treating the case as a possible act of terrorism, especially in light of recent U.S.–Iran-related military developments. Law enforcement agencies stressed that the suspect acted alone and had no known prior terrorism arrests, but continue to investigate motive and possible influences.
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