"It's way too early in the process to determine an exact motivation, but there were indicators on the subject and in his vehicle that indicate a potential nexus to terrorism, Doran said."
"Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said the suspect rolled up to the location inside a large SUV, then rolled down his window and began firing shots at patrons on the bar's patio and in front of the establishment."
"Sources close to the investigation indicated that Diagne's last known address is in the Bronx; he is a naturalized citizen and a native of Senegal, according to published reports. He has one prior arrest on his New York record for illegal vending."
A mass shooting occurred in Austin, Texas on March 1st near Buford's Bar in the Entertainment District. The suspect, identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, fired at patrons on the bar's patio before driving two blocks west and shooting at pedestrians. Diagne was killed during a confrontation with Austin Police Department members. The FBI is investigating potential terrorism connections, though specific indicators remain undisclosed. Diagne was a naturalized U.S. citizen and native of Senegal with a last known address in the Bronx. He had prior arrests for illegal vending and a documented history of mental health issues known to local law enforcement.
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