Third victim dies as Austin bar shooting investigated as potential terrorism act
Jorge Pederson, 30, had been on life support after weekend attack which left more than a dozen others woundedSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA Minnesota-based mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter has been named as the third victim to die in the recent mass...
<p>Jorge Pederson, 30, had been on life support after weekend attack which left more than a dozen others wounded</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&utm_campaign=BN22326&utm_content=signup&utm_term=standfirst&utm_source=GUARDIAN_WEB">Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox</a></p></li></ul><p>A Minnesota-based mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter has been named as the third victim to die in the recent <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/02/austin-bar-shooting-investigation-potential-terrorism">mass shooting</a> at an Austin bar being investigated as a potential act of terrorism in retaliation for US airstrikes in Iran.</p><p>The death of 30-year-old Jorge Pederson was announced by the Austin police department on Monday evening. Police <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-tech-student-identified-victim-austin-bar-shooting-rcna261317">told</a> NBC News that Pederson had been on life support after the attack, which left more than a dozen others wounded and ended with officers fatally shooting the gunman.</p><p><em><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/profile/richardluscombe">Richard Luscombe</a> contributed reporting</em></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/03/austin-bar-shooting-victims">Continue reading...</a>
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