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.
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.