Source: Fortune.com
Summary
A gunman killed two people and wounded 14 others in a mass shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. The shooter, identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, was wearing a sweatshirt with the phrase “Property of Allah” and another shirt with an Iranian flag design. The FBI is investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism. Diagne, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Senegal, was shot and killed by officers. The shooting occurred a day after Israel and the United States launched an attack on Iran that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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The numbers tell one story. The gunman’s clothing and the timing of the attack raise questions about motive. The FBI is investigating “indicators” found on the gunman and in his vehicle. The shooting is the latest in a string of high-profile shootings in Austin’s Sixth Street entertainment district. The university president said some of those impacted included “members of our Longhorn family.” The Austin mayor praised the fast response by police and rescuers, saying they “definitely saved lives.” The shooter’s actions were swift and deliberate, with multiple witnesses describing the attack as sudden and chaotic.
Author: Evan Null
