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March 4, 2026

Social media believed to be tied to Austin shooter is full of antisemitic, anti-Christian, misogynistic posts

Updated on: March 3, 2026 / 5:37 PM EST / CBS News

Social media believed to be tied to Austin shooter is full of antisemitic, anti-Christian, misogynistic posts

TL;DR

  • An X account linked to Austin shooter Ndiaga Diagne featured pro-Iranian, anti-Christian, and misogynistic posts.
  • No direct indications of the attack plans were found on the social media accounts.
  • The war in Iran, along with Diagne's history of mental health issues, are considered potential factors.
  • Diagne was found with items including a Quran, an Iranian flag shirt, and a hoodie with "Property of Allah."
  • Investigators discovered an Islamic Republic of Iran flag and pictures of Iranian leaders in Diagne's apartment.
  • Diagne, an immigrant from Senegal, became a U.S. citizen in 2013 and had prior arrests and a lawsuit related to a vehicle crash.

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