Crime
Ryder Harrington Identified as One of Two Victims Killed in Austin Buford’s Bar Mass Shooting
AUSTIN, Texas — A GoFundMe campaign has been established to support the family of Ryder Harrington, one of the victims killed in this weekend’s mass shooting in downtown Austin.
The attack occurred early Sunday morning along West Sixth Street, a busy entertainment district near the University of Texas campus.
Three people were killed and at least 14 others were injured when a gunman opened fire outside a crowded bar area.
Loved ones described Ryder as “a beloved son, brother, and friend whose kindness and presence touched countless lives.”
The fundraiser aims to assist his family with funeral costs and related expenses as they cope with what relatives have called an unimaginable loss.
The Austin Police Department identified the suspect as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, a Senegalese-born naturalized U.S. citizen.
Investigators say Diagne initially began firing from inside his vehicle before exiting and continuing the attack on foot into a crowd of civilians.
Officers who were already positioned nearby responded within seconds and engaged the suspect, fatally shooting him.
Authorities indicated that the rapid response likely prevented additional casualties.
Three victims were pronounced dead.
At least 14 others were transported to area hospitals, several of whom remain in critical condition.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, including its Joint Terrorism Task Force, has joined the investigation.
Officials confirmed that the case is being reviewed as a potential act of terrorism.
According to investigators, the suspect was wearing clothing bearing the phrase “Property of Allah” at the time of the attack.
A Quran was recovered from his vehicle, and additional reports state he was wearing an undershirt displaying imagery associated with the Iranian flag. Authorities are examining whether ideological motivations or international events may have influenced the attack, though no final determination regarding motive has been formally announced.
Newly released video footage captures the moment the suspect opened fire, underscoring the rapid and chaotic nature of the incident.
Law enforcement officials continue to review surveillance video, digital evidence, and witness statements as part of the ongoing investigation.
City leaders have pledged transparency as additional verified information becomes available.
Community members continue to mourn the victims while expressing gratitude for the swift actions of responding officers who intervened during the active threat.
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.