FBI: Austin bar shooter acted alone, driven by personal grievances and Iran affinity
The FBI says Ndiaga Diagne acted alone in the March Austin bar shooting, driven by specific personal triggers and grievances related to the Iran War and an affinity for Iran, including admiration for Ayatollah Khamenei; there is no evidence of ties to a foreign terrorist organization. Diagne wore Iran imagery, had purchased his firearms in 2017, and died after exchanging gunfire with police. The investigation notes the attack followed U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran and highlights personal life struggles rather than organized terrorist links.