Sunday, March 1, 2026 – SPECIAL EDITION: Mass Shooting on 6th Street

THIS IS A LIVE BLOG…INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE

'Horrified and heartbroken': 6th Street mass shooting headline

Austin Police responded to calls for a “shoot/stab” call downtown overnight.

Upon arrival, they found chaos.

KVUE-TV

Multiple people have been injured and there are three reported fatalities.

There was a mass shooting at Buford's on W 6th St. Three people are dead, 17 others injured (3 critical). APD shot and killed the male suspect. This happened as the bar was closing just before 2am. *raw video @fox7austin pic.twitter.com/xcKw6VhcGZ
— Chris Walker (@WalkerATX) March 1, 2026

Twitter post from Austin Police Department announcing an officer-involved shooting investigation on Rio Grande Street, mentioning that the suspect is deceased and multiple people were injured, with a media briefing at Republic Square Park.

Twitter post from Austin Fire Department about an Active Attack situation on West 6th St., advising to avoid the area.

An APD officer shot and killed the suspect, who reportedly used a pistol and assault rifle in the attack.

KXAN-TV

KVUE-TV

KXAN confirmed with multiple sources that the suspect was 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne.
— Nabil Brent Remadna KXAN (@RemadnaKXAN) March 1, 2026

Headline about the FBI investigating a shooting incident at a Texas bar, with a brief description of the police executing a search warrant.

From the New York Times.

Headline about live updates on a shooting incident at 6th Street, mentioning the suspect wore clothing with the Iranian flag.

Diagne has been a citizen of the United States since 2012 and is originally from the African nation of Senegal. (Austin American-Statesman)

BREAKING: An FBI official confirmed in a news conference that the shooter in Austin’s mass shooting had materials that “were indications of a potential nexus to terrorism.”
— Tony Plohetski (@tplohetski) March 1, 2026

BREAKING: The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force has joined the investigation into Austin’s mass shooting based on preliminary evidence at the scene; the shooter apparently used a pistol and assault rifle in the attack.
— Tony Plohetski (@tplohetski) March 1, 2026

The FBI, ATF and local authorities are searching a home in Pflugerville, reportedly in relation to this morning’s incident.

KXAN-TV

Nighttime city scene with police presence, traffic lights, and illuminated buildings. A person is holding police tape at a street intersection. — ***Photo: Matt Guana on X***

The incident occurred outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden.

KXAN-TV

A Reddit post discussing a shooting incident in Buford, highlighting multiple people injured and urging others to stay away and be safe.

A narrative recounting a shooting incident outside Buford's bar, detailing the events and the arrival of emergency services.

Comment discussing a suspected drive-by shooting involving a Cadillac SUV, mentioning that at least three people were hit.

KVUE-TV

Text headline about video capturing gunfire during a mass shooting in downtown Austin on Sixth Street.

Not a lot of info from the local TV. This was on west 6th, which is supposed to be safe side of 6th. It is across the street from Wholefoods.
— SecuretheBorder (@dreabearextra) March 1, 2026

A comment describing a traumatic experience of witnessing a drive-by shooting.

A social media post discussing an incident at Buford's where someone was locked in a bathroom and the police were involved.

A text post describing a shooting incident in a bar area, outlining the presence of a shooter, police response, and the involvement of bystanders.

Tweet from the Austin Police Department announcing a media briefing at Republic Square Park at 5 a.m.

CBS Austin

A post by the Austin Police Association reporting a tragic incident in Austin where three lives were lost and multiple individuals were taken to the hospital.

Thank you to the 3 brave Austin Police Officers who rushed toward danger and eliminated the 6th Street mass shooter. O'Connell West, PLLC will be representing the officers in the criminal investigation that follows every officer involved shooting. We will do whatever it takes to… pic.twitter.com/CC1mLRdRF4
— Doug OConnell (@DouglasOConnell) March 1, 2026

On this Sunday morning, I ask you for prayers for the victims and impacted families of last night’s shooting in Austin.

We shouldn’t have to wake to news of such unnecessary tragedy. Life is precious. On that we can all agree. We must work much harder to protect it.

As we learn…
— Gina Hinojosa (@GinaHinojosaTX) March 1, 2026

Heartbroken to see a mass shooting on 6th Street. My deepest condolences to the victims and their families. Thanks to our police, EMS and firefighters for the quick response. Police killed the shooter and EMS was immediately treating the wounded. https://t.co/GdXdBTXwhd
— Mayor Pro Tem Chito Vela, III (@chitoforatx) March 1, 2026

Dangerous people should not be allowed into the country.

Dangerous people should not be allowed to get guns.

Texans understand this — you apparently don’t. https://t.co/axkGhpC6bi
— James Talarico (@jamestalarico) March 1, 2026

UPDATES TO FOLLOW AS INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE