Austin Sixth Street Shooting: Victims, Suspect, and Investigation

A mass shooting on West Sixth Street in Austin, Texas, on March 1, 2026, left four people dead and thirteen injured. The incident has prompted investigations by both local authorities and the FBI, with early inquiries focusing on the suspect’s background and potential motives.

The Shooting and Victims

The shooting occurred in Austin’s popular West Sixth Street entertainment district in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police responded to the scene and engaged with the gunman, ultimately fatally shooting him. The victims who died have been identified as 30-year-vintage Jorge Pederson, 21-year-old Savitha Shan, and 19-year-old Ryder Harrington. The suspected gunman also died at the scene.

The Suspect: Ndiaga Diagne

The suspect has been identified as Ndiaga Diagne, a 53-year-old Senegalese native who became a naturalized U.S. Citizen in 2013 [FOX8 WGHP]. At the time of the shooting, Diagne was wearing a sweatshirt with the phrase “Property of Allah” and a shirt displaying the Iranian flag [Austin American-Statesman].

Diagne entered the U.S. On a tourist visa [FOX8 WGHP]. Law enforcement authorities have released limited details about his life, but a review of public records indicates he was a transient and estranged father of two young sons [Austin American-Statesman].

Investigation and Potential Terrorism Link

The FBI is investigating the shooting as a possible act of terrorism [Austin American-Statesman]. However, as of Tuesday, March 4, 2026, authorities have not established a clear motive for the shooting.

Tesla Lawsuit

Prior to the shooting, Diagne was involved in an altercation with a Tesla employee, Lilian Mendoza, at a Tesla factory near Austin. Mendoza has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that Diagne assaulted her “without provocation” [Austin American-Statesman]. The lawsuit claims Tesla failed to provide a safe work environment and did not adequately vet its employees. Tesla reportedly refused to provide Diagne’s information to Mendoza after the incident [Austin American-Statesman].

No Charges for Police Officers

Travis County District Attorney José Garza has stated he will not pursue criminal charges against the three Austin Police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Diagne [Austin American-Statesman].

Updates have ended as of Tuesday, March 4, 2026.