Austin Bar Shooting Investigated as Potential Terrorist Act Following Iran Strike

A shooting in Austin, Texas, early Sunday morning left two people dead and 14 others wounded, prompting a terrorism investigation as authorities explore a potential connection to the recent U.S. And Israeli military action against Iran. The suspect, identified as Ndiaga Diagne, was killed by police at the scene.

Details of the Shooting

The shooting occurred in Austin’s entertainment district near Buford’s bar on West Sixth Street. Police responded to the scene at approximately 2 a.m. Central Time. Three of the injured remain in critical condition [CNN].

Suspect Identified and Possible Motives

The suspect has been identified as Ndiaga Diagne, a 53-year-old U.S. Citizen originally from Senegal [CNN]. Diagne became a naturalized U.S. Citizen in 2013 [CNN]. He had resided in multiple locations within Texas, and previously in New York [CNN].

Law enforcement officials are investigating whether the attack on Iran motivated Diagne. He was reportedly wearing a hoodie with the phrase “Property of Allah” and a shirt displaying the Iranian flag [CNN] and [AP News].

Alex Doran, acting special agent in charge of the FBI San Antonio Division, stated that there were “indicators…that indicate a potential nexus to terrorism,” but cautioned that it was too early to draw definitive conclusions [CNN].

Official Response and Investigation

The FBI is leading the investigation into a potential terrorism link [AP News]. Authorities have searched Diagne’s home [CNN]. The Texas National Guard and Texas Department of Public Safety have increased patrols at the border and key facilities in response to the U.S.-Iran conflict [El Paso Times].

Political Reactions

Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene linked the shooting to the U.S.-Iran airstrike, suggesting citizens should arm themselves [The Independent].

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.