Update: Austin Bar Shooter Wore ‘Property Of Allah’ Sweatshirt, Had Quran, FBI Eyes Terror Motive Tied to Iran Conflict After Mass Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 14 Injured
There were indicators that on the subject and in his vehicle that indicate potential nexus to terrorism," says FBI special agent.
TL;DR
- Three people were killed and 14 were injured in a shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas.
- The FBI is investigating potential links to terrorism, citing indicators found on the suspect and in his vehicle.
- The suspect, Ndiaga Diagne, is described as a naturalized citizen from Senegal.
- Online images and reports suggest the suspect may have worn a shirt reading 'Property of Allah' and had a Quran.
- The gunman used a pistol and then a rifle before being killed by police.
- Investigators are considering both terrorism and individual mental illness as possible motives.
- An autonomous vehicle reportedly blocked first responders during the incident.