Austin Shooting: Photo released as officials say suspect has been identified after downtown attack
The austin shooting on West Sixth Street in downtown Austin early Sunday morning, March 1, 2026, left at least three people dead and 14 injured, city. Police and federal agents secured the scene as local leaders briefed the public.
Austin Shooting scene and casualty count
Police responded to reports of a mass shooting on West 6th Street in Downtown Austin, Texas, early Sunday, March 1, 2026. The attack left at least three people dead and 14 injured. Austin police vehicles were seen blocking roads in downtown after the shooting.
Photo released of alleged shooter wearing 'Allah' sweatshirt
A photo was released showing the alleged suspect wearing an 'Allah' sweatshirt. Officials say the suspect in the Austin mass shooting has been identified; the image reportedly shows the person authorities are seeking in connection with the attack.
Officials briefed at downtown press conference
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis provided a briefing on the mass shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, March 1, 2026, near West Sixth Street and Nueces in downtown Austin. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson also provided a briefing and, along with Chief Davis and other city officials, left a press conference after briefing the public.
Scene secured and federal investigators on site
An Austin police officer guarded the scene on West 6th Street at West Avenue after the shooting, and officer Simonton spoke with pedestrians while maintaining the perimeter. An FBI agent investigated the scene on West 6th Street at West Avenue following the shooting.
Officials have said a suspect has been identified in connection with the attack; a photo of the alleged shooter wearing an 'Allah' sweatshirt has been circulated as part of the investigation. The austin shooting prompted a heavy local response, with police vehicles blocking downtown roads as first responders treated the wounded and secured the area.
What happens next is unclear in the provided context. Investigations were under way at the scene and city officials had held a briefing, but the context does not specify the next scheduled public update or investigative milestone.
