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DA Declines Charges Against Officers in Fatal Shooting

3/4/2026

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Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza will not charge Austin police officers after a shooting killed three in a suspected terror attack.
Garza said claims of potential charges are false and politically motivated.
The officers shot Ndiaga Diagne, who opened fire at a bar, injuring 13.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the grand jury policy lacks transparency.
Doug O’Connell, representing the officers, says the policy is influenced by Wren Collective.

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Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza will not charge Austin police officers after a shooting killed three in a suspected terror attack.
Garza said claims of potential charges are false and politically motivated.
The officers shot Ndiaga Diagne, who opened fire at a bar, injuring 13.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the grand jury policy lacks transparency.
Doug O’Connell, representing the officers, says the policy is influenced by Wren Collective.