Texas Bar Shooter Wore 'Property of Allah' Hoodie During Attack, Had Iranian Leader Photos at Home
New details have emerged about the gunman responsible for a deadly shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas, that left two people dead and fourteen others wounded. According to law enforcement sources, the attacker was wearing a sweatshirt emblazoned with the phrase "Property of Allah" during the assault, which ended when police shot and killed him.
Potential Terrorism Nexus Under Investigation
FBI Acting Special Agent Alex Doran stated during a Sunday briefing that indicators found on the suspect and in his vehicle suggest a "potential nexus to terrorism." However, he emphasized that it is too early to definitively determine the motive behind the attack. Officials executed a search warrant at the gunman's residence on Sunday, where they discovered an Iranian flag and photographs of Iranian leaders, according to an official with direct knowledge of the investigation.
Additional sources revealed to CBS News that a Quran was found inside the gunman's vehicle. The shooter has been identified by Austin police as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, a naturalized American citizen originally from Senegal. Investigators believe Diagne acted alone during the attack, armed with both a handgun and a rifle.
Mental Health History and Radicalization Probe
Two law enforcement sources informed CBS News that the shooter had prior mental health episodes in Austin. Authorities are examining whether Diagne was influenced by extremist ideology and if there is a connection to international terrorism, while also considering his documented mental health issues. The investigation remains ongoing, with findings subject to change, but investigators are exploring the possibility that the suspect may have self-radicalized.
The shooting occurred just one day after the United States and Israel conducted a massive military operation against Iran, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday. This timing has added complexity to the investigation.
Background and Immigration Details
According to two sources, Diagne arrived in the United States in 2000 on a tourist visa, obtained a green card in 2006, and became a naturalized citizen in 2013. He spent time living in New York before relocating to Texas. President Trump has been briefed on the Austin shooting, as confirmed by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Sunday.
As the investigation continues, authorities are meticulously piecing together the shooter's motivations, balancing evidence of potential extremist influences with his known mental health history to understand the full context of this tragic event.
