The gunman who opened fire outside a crowded Texas bar, killing three people and wounding more than a dozen others, was not on the radar of authorities before the shooting. The FBI is investigating potential terrorism links as the shooter was wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and bearing the words “Property of Allah”.
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A gunman opened fire outside a crowded Texas bar, killing three people and wounding more than a dozen others. The FBI is investigating potential terrorism links as the shooter was wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and bearing the words “Property of Allah”. Authorities have not yet determined the motive behind the attack.
- Gunman killed two students and one other person outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden in Austin, Texas
- The suspect, identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, was shot dead by police during the incident
- FBI is investigating potential terrorism links due to the shooter's clothing and items found in his vehicle
- Authorities are still determining the motive behind the attack and have not ruled out any possibilities
According to multiple reports, the gunman legally bought the weapons used in the attack several years ago in San Antonio. Police identified the victims as 21-year-old Savitha Shan, 19-year-old Ryder Harrington, and 30-year-old Jorge Pederson.
The shooting erupted outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden along Sixth Street, a nightlife destination filled with bars and music clubs close to the University of Texas at Austin. The gunman drove past the bar that was packed with students before circling back and firing the first shots from his SUV at people on the sidewalk and inside the bar.
Inside the bar and across the street next to a food truck, some students dove for cover while others were motionless, trying to understand what was happening. The shooting stopped for a moment before the suspect parked, got out with a rifle, and began shooting at others before officers rushed to the intersection and shot him.
The FBI said just hours after the shooting that they found “indicators” on the gunman and in his vehicle leading them to look into the possibility of terrorism. The investigation is ongoing as authorities search for more information about the suspect's background and motives.
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