Tragic Shooting Incident in Austin

Disturbing video footage emerged on Sunday, capturing the moment Ndiaga Diagne, a Senegalese immigrant, opened fire in a crowded bar in Austin.

The video, shared by FOX 7 Austin, depicts Diagne strolling down the sidewalk in a gray “Property of Allah” hoodie before brandishing a rifle and firing at least a dozen rounds.

Witnesses reported chaos during the incident, which took place around 2 a.m. as numerous patrons were leaving Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden, a popular spot near the University of Texas at Austin. The videographer could be heard exclaiming, “What’s going on! Jesus King Christ! Oh my god!” as the scenes unfolded.

With shots ringing out for several seconds, billowing smoke accompanied Diagne as he fell to the ground following his barrage of gunfire.

When it all ended, two individuals had lost their lives, and 14 others were injured.

Less than a minute after the initial shots, law enforcement confronted Diagne and subsequently shot him dead, according to police reports.

This unsettling footage was recorded by onlookers across the street. Diagne, 53, had previously lived in New York City and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2013. He applied for asylum in 2016, as per official records.

Reportedly, Diagne had a history of arrests in both New York and Texas. He had moved to New York in 2000 and was arrested multiple times from 2001 to 2016.

At the time of the shooting, Diagne was found with a Quran in his vehicle, and authorities are exploring potential motivations linked to U.S.-led airstrikes against Iran.

According to sources familiar with the investigation, Diagne wore a shirt beneath his hoodie adorned with the Iranian flag and other related symbols.

“It’s obviously too early to pinpoint an exact motive, but there are indications suggesting a possible connection to terrorism,” stated Alex Dolan, the acting special agent in charge of the FBI’s San Antonio office.