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Savitha Shan: Austin West 6th Street mass shooting victim identified
Savitha Shan has been identified as one of the two victims killed in Sunday morning’s mass shooting at Buford's on West Sixth Street in Austin, Texas.
Savitha Shan, 24, has been identified as one of the two victims killed in Sunday morning’s mass shooting at Buford's on West Sixth Street in Austin, Texas, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The other victim has been named as 22-year-old Ryder Harrington. The suspect, 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, was shot and killed by officers at the scene.
Fundraiser launched
The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation launched a fundraiser to support the family of Savitha Shan.
In a statement, the foundation said, "All donations received will be forwarded directly to her family. The Foundation will act solely as a secure fiscal conduit to ensure transparent and responsible distribution of funds."
The organization also announced plans to honor Shan and Ryder Harrington with a memorial.
"Dedicated trees recognizing both Ryder and Savitha will be planted in the Sam Houston National Forest. These living memorials will stand as enduring symbols of remembrance, resilience, and peace for generations to come," the foundation said.
About the Shooting
Ndiaga Diagne opened fire at Buford's, near the intersection of West Sixth Street and Rio Grande Street, around 2 a.m. on Sunday. Two people were killed, and fourteen others were injured.
A total of 14 patients were transported to nearby hospitals. Of those, three are in critical condition, and one person is expected to be taken off life support, according to Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis. At least four of the injured have been released as of Monday.
Who was Ndiaga Diagne?
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Diagne entered the United States on a B-2 tourist visa in March 2000.
In June 2006, he became a lawful permanent resident through marriage to a US citizen, receiving an IR-6 visa. He was naturalized as a US citizen in 2013.
Diagne had no known criminal history, though DHS confirmed he was arrested in Texas in 2022 in connection with a vehicle collision causing damage.
On Sunday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a search warrant linked to the shooting at an apartment complex on the 5200 block of Ross Road in Del Valle at the East Ridge Apartments.
Neighbors described Diagne as friendly and said they often saw his black SUV parked near the complex. The FBI indicated there are “indicators” of terrorism related to the attack.
Also Read: Ndiaga Diagne: 6 key things to know about Austin shooting suspect - Senegal link to arrest history
Who was Ryder Harrington?
Ryder Harrington, one of the victims killed in the shooting, was a student at Texas Tech University and a member of the Fall 2024 Pledge Class of its Beta Theta Pi fraternity chapter.
