US Agency Probes 'Potential Nexus To Terrorism' After Texas Mass Shooting Leaves 3 Dead

Last Updated:March 01, 2026, 21:44 IST

A shooting at a popular bar in Austin, Texas left three dead, including the gunman. FBI agent Alex Doran said indicators suggest it may have been a potential act of terrorism.

The shooting at a popular bar in Austin, Texas, that left three people dead, including the gunman, may have been an “act of terrorism," the FBI said on Sunday.

“It’s still way too early in the process to determine an exact motivation, but there were indicators on the subject and in his vehicle that indicate a potential nexus to terrorism," FBI special agent Alex Doran said.

“In terms of specifically what type of terrorism, we’re just at this point prepared to say that it was potentially an act of terrorism," Doran told reporters.

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Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said officers received a call at 1:39 am reporting a “male shooting" at Buford’s, a well-known beer garden located in the city’s entertainment district.

When officers arrived at the scene, they encountered a man armed with a gun. Police returned fire, killing the suspect.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief Robert Luckritz confirmed that three people were pronounced dead at the scene. Fourteen others sustained injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals. Among the injured, three individuals are reported to be in critical condition.

“We received a call at 1:39 a.m. and within 57 seconds, the first paramedics and officers were on scene actively treating the patients," Luckritz said, highlighting the rapid emergency response.

Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or the suspect. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the shooting.

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