A deadly shooting in downtown Austin has now been linked to two identified victims as investigators continue to piece together what happened along one of the city’s busiest nightlife corridors.

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said Monday that Ryder Harrington and Savitha Shan were the two people killed in the early Sunday attack, which unfolded just outside Buford’s on West Sixth Street. Police said 14 others were injured during the incident, with officials still tracking the most serious cases as patients remain in critical condition. The city has been sharing ongoing public updates through its official West 6th Street shooting information page, while investigators push forward on motive and timeline.

Harrington was 19, and Shan was 21, according to an official update posted by the Austin Police Department. Harrington was identified as a student at Texas Tech University, and reporting tied Shan to the University of Texas at Austin as authorities worked to confirm background details. 

Victims Identified as Families Share Tributes

As names became public, tributes began circulating from friends and loved ones. Harrington’s siblings posted memorial messages, describing him as a close friend within the family and someone who left a strong mark in a short life. His fraternity chapter also shared condolences and announced plans to gather in his honor.

Those posts have been paired with a broader wave of grief in Austin and on campus communities, as students and families tried to process a sudden loss tied to a place many people associate with weekend routines and a sense of safety in a crowded district. 

What Authorities Have Said About the Shooting and Suspect

Austin Police Identify Two Killed in West Sixth Street Attack
The killer has been identified as 53-year-old, Ndiaga Diagne.

Officials say the shooting occurred just before 2 a.m. Sunday outside Buford’s in the West Sixth Street entertainment area. Austin-Travis County EMS has described a rapid response, with paramedics and officers arriving within roughly a minute of the first call and beginning triage immediately. 

Police identified the suspect as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, who was fatally shot by officers shortly after the attack, according to law enforcement briefings. Authorities have said they are still determining motive and have not made a final determination about terrorism, even as federal resources were brought in to evaluate possible indicators. 

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state would pursue every lead and emphasized heightened vigilance tied to broader security concerns, while investigators continued interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence.