Gunman was not on the FBI’s radar before he opened fire on a crowded Texas bar, authorities say

Associated Press (AP)EN 7 min read 100% complete by By  JIM VERTUNO and LEKAN OYEKANAMIMarch 2, 2026 at 09:53 PM
Gunman was not on the FBI’s radar before he opened fire on a crowded Texas bar, authorities say

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A gunman, not previously known to the FBI, opened fire at a crowded Texas bar on Sunday, killing two and wounding fourteen. The shooter was wearing clothing with an Iranian flag design and the words "Property of Allah." The incident occurred in Austin, Texas, and the gunman was fatally shot by police. Authorities are investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism, particularly as it happened a day after a U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran. The FBI and Austin Police Department are jointly investigating the incident.

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