Austin Shooting: FBI probes possible terror link in austin shooting on March 1, 2026
FBI teams are investigating a possible terror link after an austin shooting that killed at least three people and injured 14 others early Sunday morning, March 1, 2026, in downtown Austin, Texas. Authorities say the shooting occurred outside Buford’s on the West 6th Street stretch and that the gunman, who was killed by police, had a history of mental health issues.
Austin Shooting: scene and timeline
Police responded to reports of a mass shooting on West 6th Street in downtown Austin on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Officers cordoned off areas of downtown leading to the outside of Buford’s, a popular bar in the West 6th Street stretch, and Austin Police vehicles blocked roads in downtown after the mass shooting left multiple people dead and injured early Sunday.
An Austin police officer guarded the scene on West 6th Street at West Avenue following the shooting, and an FBI agent investigated the scene on West 6th Street at West Avenue. The shooting occurred early Sunday morning near West Sixth Street and Nueces in downtown Austin.
Victims, injuries and suspect
Authorities say the gunman fatally shot at least three people and injured 14 others before he was killed by police. The gunman had a history of mental health issues,. A federal official said the shooter wore clothing referencing Iran, prompting a terrorism probe, and FBI agents from the Joint Terrorism Task Force remain on site as the investigation widens.
Witness account outside Buford’s
One witness said: "Me and a bunch of friends were actually going to go to Buford's last night. Last second, we decided to stay on the east side, and that saved our lives, potentially. It's just an absolute tragedy. Of course, this is a place where late at night people feel safe to drink, let loose, walk around. You never expect someone to do something like this here in downtown Austin. "
Officials at a downtown briefing
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. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson provided a briefing as well. Austin City Mayor Kirk Watson, Police Chief Lisa Davis, and other city officials left a press conference after briefing the public on the mass shooting.
An Austin police officer named Simonton spoke with pedestrians as he guarded the scene on West 6th Street at West Avenue after the shooting.
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