"There were indicators that, on the subject and in his vehicle, indicate [a] potential nexus to terrorism. It's still too early to make a determination on that. (FBI special agent Alex Doran, San Antonio field office)"
"The Site Intelligence Group said on Sunday that Diagne had expressed pro-Iranian regime sentiment and hatred for Israeli and American leadership in Facebook posts dating back to 2017 and had posted a picture of himself holding what appears to be an assault rifle."
"Last night I instructed our counterterrorism and intelligence teams to be on high alert and mobilize all assisting security assets needed. Our JTTFs throughout the country [are mobilized]. (FBI Director Kash Patel)"
A mass shooting occurred at a downtown Austin bar popular with university students, resulting in two deaths and 14 injuries. Police killed the suspect, Ndiaga Diagne, a 53-year-old Senegalese-born naturalized US citizen, early Sunday morning. Investigators from the Austin Police Department and FBI's joint terrorism taskforce are examining potential terrorism connections, noting indicators in the suspect's clothing and vehicle. Evidence suggests Diagne wore a hoodie with Islamic text and a T-shirt featuring an Iranian flag design. Social media analysis revealed pro-Iranian regime sentiment and anti-Israeli and anti-American posts dating to 2017. The incident occurred hours after US airstrikes on Iran, prompting heightened national security measures and alerts from FBI leadership.
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