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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graig Graziosi

Terrorism probe after gunman in ‘Property of Allah’ shirt kills two and injures 14 at bar

  • The FBI is investigating whether a bar shooting in Texas was an act of terrorism after a gunman in a “Property of Allah” sweatshirt opened fire, killing two and wounding 14.
  • The suspect, identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, attacked Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden in Austin with a pistol and rifle before being shot dead by responding officers, Austin police said.
  • Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis detailed that the gunman initially fired from his SUV before parking and continuing to shoot at people on Sixth Street, a popular nightlife area, around 2 a.m.
  • The FBI said the attack was being investigated as a possible act of terrorism after "indicators" were found on the suspect and in his vehicle. The Associated Press reported that the gunman wore a sweatshirt stating "Property of Allah" and a shirt with an Iranian flag design.
  • The attack at the bar in Austin took place hours after the US killed Iran’s supreme leader in joint strikes with Israel.

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