City of Austin

The Austin Police (APD) continues to investigate the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 1:58 a.m., at 700 West 6th Street. 
 
APD understands the importance of building trust within our community and will continue working diligently to develop a strong and trusting relationship. As per our policy, we share information about a critical incident in a timely manner. APD is working with Austin Police Oversight (APO) and the City of Austin to release this information today. The news release includes links to the relevant audio and video from the ongoing investigation. The Travis-County District Attorney's Office and APO have reviewed the audio and video materials identified for public release. The details provided today are preliminary, as we are very early in the investigation. 
 
Three officers discharged their Department-approved firearms. Due to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) investigating this incident as a potential act of terrorism, the officers’ names are not being released at this time. Per APD protocol, the officers have been placed on administrative leave.    
 
In line with its standard policies and practices, APD initiated parallel administrative and criminal investigations immediately following the officer-involved shooting. On March 4, 2026, Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza issued a letter closing its review of the case and declining any criminal charges. APD is in the process of closing its criminal investigation into the officer-involved shooting.  
 
Transparency and accountability are key elements needed to serve and build relationships within the Austin community. Below is the chain of events related to this critical incident that will help you understand what took place. The details provided are preliminary, as we are very early in the investigation. 
 
On Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 1:58 a.m., APD responded to multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a shooting at Buford’s, located at 700 West 6th Street. APD Officers, alongside Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS), arrived on the scene within 57 seconds and located multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately began rendering aid. Austin Fire (AFD) also assisted on scene.
 
Preliminary investigation revealed that a black Cadillac SUV was traveling southbound on Rio Grande Street when it pulled alongside Buford’s and the driver of the vehicle began firing a pistol into a crowd gathered outside the bar. Several individuals were struck by gunfire. The vehicle then continued westbound on West 6th Street and parked near the intersection of West 6th and Wood streets. 
 
The driver exited the suspect vehicle armed with a rifle. The suspect fired at a pedestrian, striking them, while moving back towards the bar area. As additional officers arrived, they were directed to the suspect’s location and worked to move bystanders to safety and establish a secure perimeter. 
 
At 2:03 a.m., three officers located the suspect near the intersection of West 6th Street and West Avenue. They observed the suspect carrying a rifle. The suspect discharged his firearm in the direction of officers. The three officers discharged their firearms at the suspect, striking him multiple times. Officers approached the suspect, took him into custody, and requested medical assistance. The suspect was later pronounced deceased on the scene. The suspect was identified as Ndiaga Diagne, a 53-year-old Black male.
 
As the investigation has progressed, APD has learned of additional victims. APD is now aware of a total of 19 people, including the suspect, who sustained injuries from the incident. Three people, including the suspect, were pronounced deceased on the scene. The two deceased victims on scene were identified as Savitha Shan, 21 years of age, and Ryder Harrington, 19 years of age. In addition, 16 gunshot victims were treated at local hospitals. On Monday, March 2, 2025, at 2:50 p.m., one of the victims, identified as Jorge Pederson, 30 years of age, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. At this time, two victims remain at a local hospital, with one in critical condition. 
 
The officers’ encounter with the suspect was captured on officers’ body-worn cameras, on HALO surveillance video, and on witness video. Video from a parked vehicle showed some of the events leading up to the officer-involved shooting. These videos do not always capture everything the officers or witnesses saw or experienced during the incident; however, the footage helps us understand what occurred. 
 
In compliance with state law that prohibits the release of certain information and to maintain the integrity of the investigation, the materials have been redacted. 
 
The materials include comprehensive footage of the officers’ actions and contain graphic content and language. Viewer discretion is advised. 

MATERIALS BEING RELEASED: 

• 9-1-1 Audio #1
• 9-1-1 Audio #2
• Police Radio Traffic Audio
• Video from Parked Vehicle
• HALO Surveillance Video
• Body-Worn Camera Video – Officer #1
• Body-Worn Camera Video – Officer #2
• Map - Showing location of officer-involved shooting 

All of the released materials are available on the Department's YouTube and other social media platforms. The link to the materials is below.

Please click the link here: March 1, 2025 – Critical Incident – APD YouTube

Anyone with information is encouraged to call APD’s Special Investigation Unit at (512) 974-6840 or Capitol Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477. For the Capitol Area Crime Stoppers submission, you may submit a tip online at austincrimestoppers.org. You may remain anonymous.