Crime
Austin Buford’s Bar Shooting Suspect Identified as Ndiaga Diagne
AUSTIN, Texas — Law enforcement officials have released new photographs of the suspect involved in the deadly mass shooting at Buford’s Bar on West Sixth Street early Sunday morning.
Authorities identified the suspect as Ndiaga Diagne. According to investigators, Diagne was wearing a shirt bearing the phrase “Property of Allah,” along with an undershirt referencing Iran at the time of the attack.
Law enforcement sources also confirmed that a Quran was recovered from the suspect’s vehicle.
Federal authorities are reviewing evidence to determine whether the shooting may have been ideologically motivated.
At this time, investigators have not announced a definitive motive.
Officers with the Austin Police Department responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 1:59 a.m. at Buford’s Bar, located near the intersection of West Sixth Street and Nueces Street in downtown Austin’s entertainment district.
According to Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis, the suspect opened fire, striking multiple individuals.
Three officers on scene returned fire, fatally shooting the suspect. Authorities have confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Two victims were pronounced deceased at the scene.
A third victim later died from injuries sustained in the shooting, bringing the total number of fatalities to three, including the suspect.
At least 14 additional victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment. Early reports indicated that as many as 17 individuals may have required medical transport. Three hospitalized victims remain in critical condition.
By approximately 3:30 a.m., emergency responders were still assessing the full scope of injuries and securing the area.
Federal investigators are assisting local law enforcement as authorities process evidence at the scene, which officials said would require several hours to complete.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson stated that city officials will continue providing updates as verified information becomes available.
Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage, witness statements, and digital evidence as they work to determine motive and whether the attack meets the legal threshold for terrorism-related charges.
The investigation remains active, and additional details are expected to be released as authorities complete preliminary findings.
A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, according to the Cincinnati Police Department.
Authorities identified the suspect as Jesse Wilson, 65, who has been charged with aggravated murder in the death of 36-year-old Jessica Hardy. Wilson was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Hamilton County Justice Center.
Police said officers were dispatched at approximately 6:35 a.m. on March 6 to the 700 block of Ridgeway Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived at the Avondale apartment building, they discovered Hardy suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency crews attempted lifesaving measures, but Hardy was pronounced dead at the scene, according to investigators.
The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office later confirmed her death and ruled the case an apparent homicide.
Detectives with the homicide unit launched an investigation shortly after the shooting, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses as they worked to determine the circumstances leading up to the deadly incident.
Wilson was subsequently identified as a suspect and arrested.
Authorities have not yet released additional details about what may have led to the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have asked anyone with information related to the case to contact the homicide unit.