Gunman kills two in Texas bar shooting, FBI probing ‘terrorism’ link
Al Jazeera
March 1, 2026
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A gunman killed two people and injured 14 in a mass shooting in Austin, Texas, with the FBI investigating whether the attack could be linked to terrorism. The suspect, identified as Ndiaga Diagne, was shot and killed by police after opening fire with both a pistol and a rifle near a popular nightlife district. The incident occurred just before 2am local time along Sixth Street, a busy area filled with bars and clubs near the University of Texas.
The shooting took place outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden, where Diagne fired from his SUV before exiting and continuing to attack with a rifle. Police responded swiftly, confronting the gunman within minutes of the first call for help. Diagne was found dead at the scene, but not before causing significant harm. Three of the injured were in critical condition following the attack.
FBI special agent Alex Doran stated that while a motive remains unclear, there are “indicators” suggesting a potential terrorism link. Diagne reportedly wore clothing with Islamic and Iranian symbols, though these details have not been officially confirmed. The suspect’s actions occurred just a day after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, raising questions about possible connections to international tensions.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott condemned the attack, vowing that the state would not be intimidated by attempts to “use the current conflict in the Middle East to threaten Texas.” Authorities have yet to establish a direct link between Diagne’s actions and any specific terrorist group or ideology
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Originally published on Al Jazeera on 3/1/2026