Austin Sixth Street Shooting Investigated as Potential Terrorism After Iran Strikes

A mass shooting on Sixth Street in Austin, Texas, early Sunday, March 1, 2026, left three people dead and 14 injured. The suspect, 53-year-vintage Ndiaga Diagne, was fatally shot by police at the scene, and the FBI is investigating the incident as a potential act of terrorism .

Details of the Shooting and Suspect

The shooting occurred at Buford’s on West 6th Street. Diagne, originally from Senegal, entered the U.S. In 2000 on a B-2 tourist visa and became a lawful permanent resident in 2006 after marrying a U.S. Citizen. He was naturalized as a U.S. Citizen in 2013 .

Law enforcement officials reported that Diagne was wearing a sweatshirt with the phrase “Property of Allah” and a shirt displaying an Iranian flag design . A search warrant executed at his residence revealed an Iranian flag and pictures of Iranian leaders, while a Quran was found in his vehicle .

Context: US Strikes on Iran

The shooting took place a day after the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran, resulting in the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei . This timing has heightened concerns about a potential connection between the attack and the shooting in Austin.

New US Weaponry Used in Iran Strikes

The US military recently deployed new weaponry during the strikes on Iran, including Iran-style suicide drones modeled after the Iranian Shahed 136, which have been used by Russian forces in Ukraine . These drones, known as Lucas (FLM-136), are cost-effective and capable of targeting beyond line-of-sight . A black-painted Tomahawk missile and precision-strike missile were utilized .

Growing Concerns About Sleeper Cells

Following the attacks on Iran, there are increasing fears about the potential for sleeper cells within the United States . Authorities are investigating whether the Austin shooting is linked to a broader network or planned response to the US strikes.

The investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement gathering and analyzing surveillance footage to determine the full extent of the situation and any potential connections to terrorist organizations.