Austin Shooter Had History of Hateful Online Posts

Ndiaga Diagne, who killed 3 in a mass shooting, expressed misogyny, antisemitism, and support for 'eternal' Islamic revolution

Mar. 3, 2026 at 8:31am

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The Islamic radical who carried out a mass shooting at an Austin bar in 2026 had a history of posting hateful messages online, including calling conservative women derogatory names, praising the 'eternal' Islamic revolution, and making antisemitic remarks. Ndiaga Diagne, a 53-year-old Senegalese national, was killed by police after the attack that left three dead and more than a dozen wounded.

Why it matters

The shooter's history of extremist and hateful views on social media provides insight into his potential motivations and the broader issue of online radicalization leading to real-world violence. It also highlights concerns about the spread of misinformation and hate speech on social media platforms.

The details

In his social media posts, Diagne referred to the 'Islamic revolution' as 'eternal' and said that 'Zionist and islamophobes' could not do anything about it. He also hurled vicious insults at conservative women like MAGA podcaster Laura Loomer and influencer Valentina Gomez, calling them derogatory names. Diagne was wearing a 'Property of Allah' sweatshirt during the attack and had a shirt with the Iranian flag underneath.

  • The shooting occurred on March 1, 2026.

The players

Ndiaga Diagne

A 53-year-old Senegalese national who carried out a mass shooting at an Austin bar, killing three people and wounding more than a dozen others. He had a history of posting hateful messages online, including misogyny, antisemitism, and support for the 'eternal' Islamic revolution.

Laura Loomer

A MAGA podcaster who was the target of Diagne's hateful online attacks, which included calling her derogatory names.

Valentina Gomez

An influencer who was also the target of Diagne's hateful online attacks, which included calling her derogatory names.

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What they’re saying

“The Islamic revolution is eternal and here to stay until the end of time. You Zionist and islamophobes can be angry all you want but you can't do a damn thing about it, no matter what.”

— Ndiaga Diagne

“Shut the f--k up you Israel first wh--e, move to Israel you f--king bitch.”

— Ndiaga Diagne

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of online radicalization and the spread of hateful rhetoric, which can have real-world consequences. It underscores the need for social media platforms to more effectively address the proliferation of extremist content and misinformation, as well as the importance of addressing the underlying societal issues that can contribute to such violence.