Suspect in Texas Bar Shooting Wore 'Property of Allah' Clothing

Authorities investigating shooting as potential act of terrorism

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A law enforcement official told The Associated Press that the gunman who killed two people and wounded 14 others at a bar in Austin, Texas early Sunday was wearing a sweatshirt that said 'Property of Allah' and another shirt with an Iranian flag design. The shooting is being investigated by the FBI as a potential act of terrorism, and the suspect has been identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, who became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2013 after entering the country in 2000 on a tourist visa.

Why it matters

This shooting comes a day after the U.S. launched an attack on Iran with Israel that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, raising concerns about potential retaliatory attacks. The suspect's clothing and the FBI's terrorism investigation suggest this could be a targeted attack related to rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

The details

According to police, the gunman drove past the bar several times before stopping and shooting a pistol out the window of his SUV at people on the patio and in front of the bar. He then parked, got out with a rifle, and began shooting at people walking in the area before officers shot and killed him. Three of the 14 injured victims were in critical condition.

  • The shooting occurred just before 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
  • The U.S. launched an attack on Iran with Israel that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei the day before the shooting.

The players

Ndiaga Diagne

A 53-year-old gunman who became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2013 after entering the country in 2000 on a tourist visa.

Lisa Davis

The Austin Police Chief.

Alex Doran

The acting agent in charge of the FBI's San Antonio office.

Greg Abbott

The Governor of Texas.

Jim Davis

The President of the University of Texas.

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What they’re saying

“We will not be intimidated, and we will not be terrorized.”

— Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas

“They definitely saved lives.”

— Kirk Watson, Mayor of Austin

What’s next

The FBI is continuing to investigate the shooting as a potential act of terrorism.

The takeaway

This shooting highlights the ongoing threat of domestic terrorism and the need for vigilance, particularly in the wake of rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Authorities will likely increase security measures in the Austin entertainment district to prevent future attacks.