Third person dies after Austin bar shooting A third person who was injured in a Texas bar shooting early Sunday has died, Austin officials said Monday night. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis and Alex Doran, a special agent with the San Antonio FBI field office, confirmed that the suspect was not a previously known threat to either department. Davis stated the firearms used in the attack were legally purchased in San Antonio in 2017. Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the shooting, including whether it was an act of terrorism. Ryder Harrington, 19, was a Texas Tech University student, according to social media posts from his family and a local politician. His brother, Reed Harrington, described him as “the best mix of all the Harrington crew” in a Facebook post. Reed expressed grief over his brother’s death, calling it “unfair” that Ryder was given only 19 years on Earth. He wrote that the family is “not sure how we’re meant to work through this” but feels guided by Ryder’s presence. His sister, Reagan Harrington, called him her “best friend” in an Instagram post, saying she cannot believe he is no longer with her. Ryan Harrington, another sibling, also shared his grief, writing, “I’m gonna miss my brother.” Harrington’s fraternity, Beta Theta Pi, confirmed his death and praised his impact on their brotherhood. The chapter’s Instagram post described him as someone who “brought a light that was impossible to ignore,” noting his ability to “make people laugh, make moments feel bigger, and make ordinary days unforgettable.” The fraternity plans a candlelight vigil on Monday and has started a GoFundMe to support his family. State House Speaker Dustin Burrows, who called Harrington the brother-in-law of one of his team members, praised him as a “young man who made a difference without even trying.#texas #austin #beta_theta_pi #dustin_burrows #bufords
