Crime
Video Shows Moment Gunman Ndiaga Diagne Opened Fire Inside Austin Buford’s Bar
AUSTIN, Texas — Newly released video footage captures the moment the gunman, identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, opened fire inside a crowded downtown Austin bar early Sunday morning, resulting in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries.
The shooting occurred at Buford’s Bar on West Sixth Street, a popular nightlife destination.
According to the Austin Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 1:59 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers encountered an active shooter situation and returned fire. The suspect was fatally shot at the scene.
Authorities confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Officials report that three people were killed in the attack, including two victims pronounced dead at the scene.
Fourteen additional individuals were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Several victims remain in critical condition, while others are being treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Emergency medical personnel worked rapidly to triage victims amid chaotic conditions in the entertainment district.
Law enforcement officials have identified the suspect as Ndiaga Diagne, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally born in Senegal. Investigators state that Diagne was wearing a shirt bearing the phrase “Property of Allah” at the time of the attack.
Newly released photographs show the suspect also wearing an undershirt displaying imagery associated with the Iranian flag.
Authorities further confirmed that a Quran was recovered from the suspect’s vehicle during the subsequent investigation.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is assisting local authorities and has stated that the incident is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism.
Officials are examining whether the attack may have been influenced by or connected to broader geopolitical tensions involving Iran.
At this stage, investigators emphasize that the inquiry remains ongoing, and no final determination regarding motive has been publicly confirmed.
City officials have pledged to provide updates as additional verified information becomes available.
The crime scene remains under extensive forensic examination as authorities continue gathering evidence and reviewing surveillance footage.
Crime
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho — A 14-year-old Middleton High School student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near the high school Friday night, according to the Middleton Police Department.
The teenager was transported by Life Flight to St. Luke’s Boise following the crash but died from his injuries early Saturday morning.
Middleton police said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist near Middleton High School. The 14-year-old suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Boise hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Police announced Saturday morning that the young bicyclist had succumbed to his injuries.
The teen was identified in the information provided for this report as Carson Chrapkowski, a Middleton High School student. However, the police department’s public statement did not release the teenager’s name.
Police arrested 41-year-old Alyssa Louise Anderson in connection with the crash. Anderson was booked into the Canyon County Jail.
According to police, Anderson is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the specific allegations supporting the DUI charge.
The crash remains under investigation by the Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police. Investigators have not released further information about the sequence of events or whether additional charges could be filed.
Police said they are continuing to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The Middleton Police Department expressed condolences to the teenager’s parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.