BREAKING: Iranian Flag Shirt Found On Austin Gunman

The deadly mass shooting in downtown Austin, Texas early Sunday morning is now being investigated for possible terrorism links after authorities confirmed the suspect was wearing clothing bearing Islamic and Iranian imagery at the time of the attack.

The violence erupted around 2 a.m. on March 1 in the bustling Sixth Street entertainment district outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden. Police say a gunman opened fire as crowds were leaving bars, killing two people and wounding 14 others before officers shot and killed him within roughly a minute.

The suspect has been identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Senegal who was living in Pflugerville, Texas.

According to reporting from Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin, federal law enforcement sources confirmed that Diagne was wearing a hoodie reading “Property of Allah.” Underneath it, investigators recovered an undershirt displaying the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Melugin noted that the emblem matches the current post-1979 Iranian regime symbol and not the pre-revolution lion and sun flag associated with Iran before the Islamic Revolution.

Authorities also recovered additional materials from the suspect’s person and vehicle that are being examined for potential extremist connections.

The FBI confirmed earlier in the day that evidence collected at the scene “gives possible indications of a nexus to terrorism,” though officials cautioned that the investigation remains ongoing and a definitive motive has not yet been publicly established.

🚨 BREAKING — CONFIRMED: The Islamic terrorist from Senegal who killed multiple people in Austin TX had an IRANIAN FLAG under his “PROPERTY OF ALLAH” hoodie — @BillMelugin_

The terror cells are HERE and Democrats imported them.

Meanwhile, Chuck Schumer has DHS SHUT DOWN and… pic.twitter.com/aHNt1jntQM

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 2, 2026

The attack comes just days after the United States and Israel launched a sweeping military campaign against Iran known as “Operation Epic Fury.” The large-scale air and missile offensive began February 28 and targeted Iranian missile systems, naval assets, and senior leadership figures. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reported killed in the initial wave of strikes, dramatically escalating tensions in the region.

Since then, Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes across the Middle East, while U.S. forces have sustained casualties in the expanding conflict.

Federal authorities are examining whether the Austin shooting may have been inspired by or connected to the broader geopolitical confrontation. Officials have not said whether Diagne had direct ties to any foreign organization, but investigators are scrutinizing his background, communications, and digital footprint.

Austin police said responding officers engaged the suspect almost immediately after shots were fired, likely preventing further casualties. Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, and several of the wounded remain hospitalized. Officials have urged the public to donate blood to assist those injured.

The shooting has already sparked intense political debate in Texas and nationally, with questions raised about immigration policy, national security, and the potential for foreign-inspired violence on U.S. soil.

In a separate development, emergency responders briefly encountered delays when a Waymo autonomous vehicle blocked access to part of the scene, renewing discussion about the role of driverless cars in emergency situations.

Law enforcement officials continue to stress that the investigation is active and evolving. The FBI and local authorities are working jointly to determine whether the attack was an isolated act or part of an extremist network.