politics
March 2, 2026
Authorities investigate mass shooting at Austin bar as potential act of terrorism
Officials continue to investigate Sunday shooting in Texas amid fears of further attacks following US airstrikes on Iran
TL;DR
- A mass shooting at an Austin, Texas, bar resulted in two deaths and 14 injuries.
- Police shot and killed the suspect, Ndiaga Diagne, a Senegalese national and naturalized US citizen.
- Authorities, including the FBI, are investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism.
- The suspect reportedly had expressed pro-Iranian regime sentiment and hatred for Israeli and American leadership.
- The attack occurred hours after US airstrikes in Iran, leading to increased security measures across the US.
- National and local law enforcement agencies are on high alert and enhancing patrols at sensitive locations.
- One victim was identified as Ryder Harrington, a student at Texas Tech University.
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