Suspect Identified After Two Lose Their Lives at Texas Bar — Latest Updates

Panic erupted outside a busy Austin bar as shots rang out, sending crowds running for safety. By the time the chaos ended, two people had lost their lives.

In the early hours of Sunday, March 1, 2026, a shooter targeted people gathered outside a bar in Austin, Texas, leaving two dead and 14 injured. Police confronted and fatally shot the suspect at the scene, the Associated Press reported.

Federal authorities are now reviewing the case as a possible act of terrorism.

Police say the violence began when the suspect drove past the bar several times before stopping and firing from his SUV window at people gathered on the patio and sidewalk.

Moments later, he parked, stepped out armed with a rifle, and continued shooting at pedestrians until officers rushed in and shot him. Three of the wounded remained in critical condition Sunday morning.

Authorities later identified the gunman as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne.

Diagne reportedly arrived in the United States in 2000 on a B-2 tourist visa. He later became a lawful permanent resident and was naturalized as a U.S. citizen in 2013. Officials also said he was originally from Senegal.

Investigators also disclosed that he wore clothing featuring an Iranian flag design and the words "Property of Allah." The attack unfolded just one day after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran.

Last month, the nation was rocked by another fatal shooting — this time inside a packed high school hockey arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

As previously reported, the incident occurred on Monday, February 16, leaving three people dead and three others critically injured. In the aftermath, a woman leaving the police department stunned reporters when she said her father was responsible for the gunfire during the game.

Gunfire Shatters Senior Night Celebration

The shooting happened at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, an indoor skating facility, at about 2:30 p.m. Authorities said the violence was stopped when a bystander intervened, subdued the suspect, and helped bring the situation under control.

Footage from a livestream of the game captures the moment play on the ice was disrupted by rapid gunfire that appeared to come from the stands. At least 14 shots were heard in quick succession, followed by one or two more shots about 10 seconds later.

Players and spectators were seen rushing off the ice and fleeing the stands to escape the gunfire. Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said the suspect was among the three people who died. She added that investigators believe the suspect's fatal gunshot wound was self-inflicted.

Meanwhile, Brown Health spokesperson confirmed that the three family members in serious condition were admitted to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment.

'He Shot My Family' – Daughter's Stunning Confession

Police have not released the identities of the victims, saying that this information will be shared only after family members have been notified. However, an unnamed woman leaving the Pawtucket Police Department with a man and a child said she knew who the suspect was.

"My father was the shooter," she declared, adding, "He shot my family, and he's dead now." The woman also said her father had mental health issues. She explained that he had struggled for a long time and was "very sick," though she did not share further details.

As she walked toward a pickup truck parked across from the police department, the woman said she did not know who had been killed and that she planned to go to the hospital next.

Shock, Sympathy, and Online Reactions

Online, many people reacted with disbelief at how the woman spoke publicly about the tragedy, with one person writing, "Rarely see an interview like that by a daughter😳." Another viewer focused on her courage, adding, "It is a really brave move by the daughter of the shooter to speak out."

The emotional toll of the moment also stood out to some, including one netizen who shared, "That poor woman who said it was her father. Such a shocking ordeal for all." One person spoke of the victims and the setting, "This is so upsetting. People are going to watch a game, and they've been killed. 💔"

Suspect Identified as Parent of High School Senior

Authorities have since identified the Pawtucket shooting suspect as 56-year-old Robert Dorgan, who identified as transgender and also used the name Roberta. Dorgan, the parent of a North Providence High School senior, shot four relatives and a family friend during the hockey game.

As conversations shifted toward the suspect's transgender identity, one person pushed back against that focus, writing, "A horrific tragedy, but blaming identity distracts from the real issues. We should focus on mental health, warning signs, and prevention, not scapegoating."

Sources familiar with the case said the three people who died include the student's mother, who was killed at the rink, the student's sibling, who later died at the hospital, and the suspect, who died by suicide. Goncalves said investigators believe the shooting may have been linked to a targeted family dispute.

Some reactions also echoed that view, with one person penning, "Tragic family dispute turned deadly heartbreaking for the victims. Mental health struggles were clearly a factor long before anything else. Sending condolences to the families affected."

Student Barricades Himself as Parent Searches in Panic

The "Senior Night" matchup was underway when the tragedy occurred. It featured the Coventry-Johnston co-op team facing off against the Blackstone Valley Schools team, which included St. Raphael Academy, Providence Country Day School, and the public school districts of North Providence and North Smithfield.

One student leaving the arena recalled hearing several "bangs" before people began rushing toward the exits, realizing gunshots were being fired. Silas Core, a Coventry-Johnston player who was on the bench during the game, said teammates barricaded themselves in the locker room, pressing their bodies against the door.

"Everybody was, you know, worried about our parents," he said. His mother, Melissa Dunn, who had been in the stands, searched for him while witnessing others performing CPR, describing the scene as disturbing.

A nearby Walgreens employee said that panicked customers entered the store reporting a shooting. The employee said they immediately called 911 and closed the pharmacy.

State and Federal Officials Address the Shooting

Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien has addressed the deadly shooting at Senior Night, noting that the event, intended as a celebration for students and their families, was instead shattered by violence and fear. He offered his prayers to the victims, their families, and all those affected by the tragedy.

Grebien continued, "Pawtucket is a strong and resilient community, but tonight we are a city in mourning. We will stand together to support all those affected in the difficult days ahead, and we will keep the public updated as confirmed facts become available."

Governor Dan McKee has also issued a statement urging anyone in need of mental health support to call 988. He noted that additional resources will be made available to students and families throughout the week.

McKee acknowledged the state's grief and expressed heartbreak for the victims, their families, and everyone affected by the shooting. He added that the impacted cities and towns have the state's full support.

Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel confirmed on X that agents from the Boston Division are on the ground in Pawtucket assisting with the investigation.

He pledged to provide state and local law enforcement with all necessary resources and to keep the public informed. The shooting is also under investigation by the Rhode Island Attorney General's office.