A shooting occurred at a bar in Austin, Texas, in the early morning of the 1st local time, resulting in 3 deaths—including the gunman—and 14 injuries.
The shooting took place at a popular local bar. Around 2 a.m., a man opened fire on the crowd, killing two people. The man was then shot dead by police officers who were patrolling nearby. Fourteen injured individuals were taken to the hospital for treatment, three of whom are in serious condition.
Austin Police Chief Davis noted that the gunman drove around the area, then fired from inside his car at guests on the bar's terrace and at the front entrance. After parking, he exited the vehicle and continued to open fire at passersby. Upon arriving at the scene, three officers returned fire, killing the gunman.
Authorities stated that the 53-year-old gunman, Diene, was from Senegal, Africa, immigrated to the U.S. in 2006, and has since become a naturalized American citizen.
According to a police officer, the gunman was wearing a shirt with an Iranian flag design during the attack. He had been arrested multiple times both in New York City and Texas, and had a history of mental illness.
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating whether the gunman's motive was retaliation against U.S. attacks on Iran as an act of terrorism.
Austin Police Chief Davis noted that the gunman drove around the area, then fired from inside his car at guests on the bar's terrace and at the front entrance. After parking, he exited the vehicle and continued to open fire at passersby. Upon arriving at the scene, three officers returned fire, killing the gunman.
Authorities stated that the 53-year-old gunman, Diene, was from Senegal, Africa, immigrated to the U.S. in 2006, and has since become a naturalized American citizen.
According to a police officer, the gunman was wearing a shirt with an Iranian flag design during the attack. He had been arrested multiple times both in New York City and Texas, and had a history of mental illness.
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating whether the gunman's motive was retaliation against U.S. attacks on Iran as an act of terrorism.