Ryder Harrington, 19, and Savitha Shan, 21, were killed in a shooting in Austin, according to Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis, who spoke at a news conference on Monday. Initially, police provided conflicting information about the victims’ ages. A third person, 30-year-old Jorge Pederson, also died as a result of the shooting, the police department stated after initially reporting that one injured person was expected to be taken off life support. The motive for the attack remains under investigation, with law enforcement officials suggesting the suspect may have been influenced by recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The suspect, identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, was fatally shot by police during the incident. Diagne had not previously been on the radar of Austin police or the FBI, according to officials. He was wearing a shirt with an Iranian flag design and a hoodie printed with “Property of Allah,” as reported by a law enforcement official. Authorities are examining a large volume of digital and physical evidence, and officials emphasized that they do not want to speculate on the motive at this stage. Law enforcement officers arrived at a home connected to Diagne in Pflugerville, a suburb of Austin, where they collected items and examined a car in the driveway. Investigators are looking into whether Diagne had accessed any propaganda or left writings that might indicate his intentions. The incident occurred along Sixth Street, known for its concentration of bars and live music venues, near the University of Texas at Austin. Authorities received a call about a man shooting from a large SUV outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden. The suspect, using a pistol, began shooting at patrons on the patio and in front of the bar.#ryder_harrington #savitha_shan #jorge_pederson #austin_police #jim_davis
Austin Police Name Victims Killed in 6th Street Mass Shooting Austin Police have identified two victims who were killed in the Sunday morning mass shooting on West Sixth Street. The incident left three people dead, including the shooter, and 14 others injured. During a Monday afternoon press conference, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis confirmed that Savitha Shan, 21, and Ryder Harrington, 19, were among those killed. Shan was a student at the University of Texas at Austin, and Harrington had previously attended Texas Tech University. The death total includes the shooter, 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne. The FBI San Antonio field office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are also involved in the investigation. Diagne drove around the area several times before firing a handgun at Buford’s, a bar on West Sixth Street, minutes before 2 a.m. Sunday. He then parked his SUV, exited, and fired a rifle at the bar. Police officers nearby shot and killed Diagne shortly after. Authorities have not yet released a motive for the shooting, but the FBI said it was looking into the case as a possible act of terrorism. Texas Governor Greg Abbott mentioned that the Texas Department of Public Safety is also assisting with the investigation. He emphasized the need to determine if Diagne acted alone or if he had been in contact with others. The investigation aims to better track and identify lone wolves or anyone connected to terrorist organizations to prevent future incidents. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson opened the presser by thanking law enforcement, victim services, medical personnel, and federal agencies for their efforts. He described the shooting as a very traumatic moment for the city.#ryder_harrington #savitha_shan #austin_police #lisas_davis #ndiaga_diagne
