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Austin Bar Shooting Claims Third Victim as FBI Examines Possible Terror Motive

Police say officers killed 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne within a minute of the first 911 call.

Overview

  • Austin police said a third victim, Jorge Pederson, 30, has died; the other victims were identified as Ryder Harrington, 19, and Savitha Shan, 21.
  • The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating a potential terrorism link based on indicators found on the suspect and in his vehicle, with no confirmed motive.
  • Law enforcement reported the shooter wore clothing bearing an Iranian-flag design and the words "Property of Allah," and the pistol and rifle used were legally purchased in San Antonio in 2017.
  • Officials identified the gunman as naturalized U.S. citizen Ndiaga Diagne, 53, originally from Senegal; he was not on law enforcement radar and had a 2022 misdemeanor arrest in Texas.
  • Investigators are reviewing extensive video and witness evidence, plan further releases of body-camera footage and records this week, and Texas authorities have heightened security while the probe continues.