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Ndiaga Diagne

Ndiaga Diagne

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Ndiaga Diagne, 53, a Senegalese-American, killed two in an Austin bar shooting before being killed by police.

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Ndiaga Diagne, a 53-year-old Senegalese national and naturalized US citizen, is the individual identified as the gunman in a recent mass shooting at an Austin, Texas bar. The incident occurred on a Sunday morning and resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to fourteen others. Diagne was shot and killed by police officers at the scene. The FBI is currently investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism, particularly due to Diagne's attire, which included a “Property of Allah” hoodie, and heightened tensions following US airstrikes on Iran. The investigation aims to determine the motive behind the attack and whether it was connected to any larger terrorist plot. The event has raised concerns about potential further attacks and has prompted increased security measures in the area.
Last updated: May 5, 2026