Share and Follow
In the aftermath of a tragic shooting outside a bar in Austin, Texas, authorities have uncovered an Iranian flag and photographs of Iranian regime leaders in the suspect’s apartment, according to reports.
These items were found during a search conducted by investigators following the early Sunday morning incident, which resulted in three fatalities and 14 injuries, as reported by CBS News.
During the attack, the gunman was reportedly seen wearing a sweatshirt emblazoned with the phrase “Property of Allah,” along with an undershirt that displayed an Iranian flag, according to law enforcement sources.
Authorities have identified the suspect as Ndiaga Diagne, a 53-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Senegal. He resided in Pflugerville, Texas, as confirmed by multiple federal law enforcement sources to Fox News.
Images obtained by Fox News show the alleged shooter, identified by federal authorities, carrying a rifle and donning a hoodie referencing “Allah” in connection with the Austin shooting, which claimed the lives of three individuals and left 14 others wounded.
Diagne first entered the U.S. in 2000 on a B-2 tourist visa before becoming a lawful permanent resident six years later after marrying a U.S. citizen. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2013.
His criminal history includes being arrested in Texas in 2022 for collision with vehicle damage.
The shooting happened outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden shortly before 2 a.m. along Sixth Street, a nightlife destination filled with bars and music clubs located near the University of Texas at Austin.
Police Chief Lisa Davis said the gunman “put his flashers on, rolled down his window and began using a pistol shooting out of his car windows, striking patrons of the bar that were on the patio and that were in front of the Bar.” The suspect then drove westbound on Sixth Street to Wood Street, parked, exited the vehicle with a rifle and continued shooting at pedestrians, but he never entered the bar.
Austin Police Department released a photo of Ndiaga Diagne as the suspect tied to the mass shooting. (Austin Police Department)
Police shot and killed the gunman, who used a pistol and a rifle in the shooting.
“Today is a difficult day for our city and the University,” the university’s president, Jim Davis, said on X. “We are deeply saddened by the tragedy that occurred early this morning in downtown Austin. Our prayers are with the victims and all those impacted, including members of our Longhorn family. We are also grateful to the first responders who acted quickly to save lives, and to our UT counselors and staff members who have provided care and support throughout the day.”
The FBI said the shooting was a possible act of terrorism, as authorities continue to investigate.
“Obviously, it’s still way too early in the process to determine an exact motivation, but there were indicators on the subject and in his vehicle that indicate potential nexus to terrorism,” Alex Dorn, acting special agent in charge of the FBI’s San Antonio Field Office, said at a Sunday press conference.
Police officers guard the scene after a shooting on March 1, 2026, in Austin, Texas. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
“Again, it’s still too early to make a determination on that. That’s why we are investigating it very closely with our partners with Austin police department,” Dorn added.
Asked by a reporter if the case involved domestic or international terrorism, Dorn said the Joint Terrorism Task Force is engaged.
“We’re just at this point prepared to say that it was potentially an act of terrorism,” he said.
Related Article
