The suspect in the March 1, 2026, mass shooting in Austin, Texas, is identified as Ndiaga Diagne, a 53-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen.
Diagne immigrated to the U.S. in 2006 and became a naturalized citizen in either 2012 or 2013. Law enforcement recently executed a search warrant at a residence in Pflugerville, Texas, connected to him.
The Attack: Early Sunday morning, the suspect allegedly used a large SUV to circle a block on West 6th Street before opening fire with a pistol on patrons at Buford's Backyard Beer Garden. He then parked, exited the vehicle, and continued shooting with a rifle before being fatally shot by Austin police officers.
Casualties: The shooting resulted in three deaths (including the suspect) and 14 injuries.
Potential Motive: The FBI is investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism. Sources report the suspect was wearing a sweatshirt that said "Property of Allah" and an undershirt with an Iranian flag design. Officials are exploring whether the attack was a response to recent military strikes on Iran.

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