In a tragic incident that unfolded in the early hours of March 1, 2026, a mass shooting at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden in Austin, Texas, has left three people dead, including the gunman, and 14 others injured. The shooter, identified as Ndiaga Diagne, a naturalized US citizen from Senegal, had a history of mental health issues and was reportedly wearing a shirt with an Iranian flag during the attack. He fired from an SUV before exiting the vehicle and continuing to shoot patrons on the patio and pedestrians nearby. The rapid response of law enforcement, who were already in the area due to weekend crowds, was credited with saving multiple lives as they confronted and killed the suspect shortly after he began firing (Dawn).
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Austin Mass Shooting Leaves Multiple Dead And Injured
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A mass shooting at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden in Austin, Texas, left three dead, including the shooter. The FBI investigates potential terrorism links amid rising gun violence discussions.
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