A Texas congressman has demanded an immediate halt to immigration from Islamic nations after a naturalized Senegalese immigrant opened fire on an Austin bar, killing two innocents and wounding 14 others in what the FBI is investigating as a terrorism act linked to Iranian extremism.
Story Highlights
- Rep. Brandon Gill calls for immigration moratorium from Islamic countries following Austin bar shooting that left two dead and 14 injured
- Suspect Ndiaga Diagne, a 53-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen from Senegal, was killed by police after attacking Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden with firearms
- FBI launches terrorism investigation after discovering Iranian flag, pro-Iran social media posts, and Islamic materials at shooter’s home
- Attack occurred one day after U.S.-Israel strike on Iran, raising concerns about sleeper cell retaliation and national security vulnerabilities
Deadly Attack Unfolds Near University of Texas Campus
Ndiaga Diagne drove his SUV past Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden multiple times around 1:58 a.m. on March 1, 2026, before opening fire on patrons with a pistol from his vehicle window. The 53-year-old Senegalese immigrant then parked, exited with a rifle, and continued his assault on the crowded Sixth Street nightlife district near the University of Texas at Austin. Police responded within two minutes of the first 911 call at 1:59 a.m. and fatally shot Diagne, ending the rampage that left two civilians dead and 14 injured, three critically.
Iranian Connections Trigger Federal Terrorism Probe
FBI Special Agent Alex Doran announced a terrorism investigation after law enforcement discovered troubling evidence at Diagne’s Pflugerville residence and in his vehicle. The shooter wore a “Property of Allah” sweatshirt and Iranian flag shirt during the attack. Investigators found a Quran in his SUV, along with Iranian flag displays and photos of Iranian leaders at his home. Reports indicate Diagne maintained social media accounts praising Iran’s “Islamic Revolution,” raising alarm bells about potential foreign influence or sleeper cell activation following the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran just one day prior.
Congressman Demands Immigration Overhaul to Protect American Culture
Rep. Brandon Gill responded to the tragedy by calling for a complete moratorium on immigration from Islamic nations, warning that current policies are “fundamentally altering America’s cultural fabric.” The Texas Republican’s statement highlights growing conservative concerns about vetting failures that allowed Diagne to obtain a green card in 2006 and full citizenship in 2013 despite his mental health history. Gill’s position echoes the frustrations many Americans feel about border security and immigration screening processes that fail to protect citizens from individuals who may harbor extremist sympathies or pose national security threats.
Governor Greg Abbott vowed an aggressive state response to terrorism threats, while President Trump received briefings on the attack. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson praised police for their rapid response that likely prevented additional casualties. The incident occurred at a popular college nightlife destination, targeting innocent young people enjoying a Saturday evening. This attack represents exactly the kind of preventable tragedy that proper immigration controls could have averted, underscoring the urgent need for policies prioritizing American safety over globalist open-border agendas.
Pattern of Iranian Intimidation Raises National Security Alarms
The Austin shooting coincided with a separate incident in Canada where pro-Iran flags appeared at a gym shooting targeting an Iranian dissident’s club, suggesting coordinated intimidation tactics. These parallel attacks raise serious questions about Iranian sleeper cells operating on North American soil and the adequacy of intelligence community surveillance. Diagne immigrated from Muslim-majority Senegal on a tourist visa in 2000, eventually securing permanent residency and citizenship through processes that clearly failed to identify his radicalization trajectory. The FBI remains cautious about definitively classifying the attack as terrorism, though the “indicators” overwhelmingly point toward ideologically motivated violence.
JUST IN: Rep. Brandon Gill Calls for Moratorium on Immigration from Islamic World Following Austin Terrorist Shooting – “Fundamentally Altering America’s Cultural Fabric… WAKE UP” https://t.co/IGZrVS2lEC
— Steve Ferguson (@lsferguson) March 2, 2026
The victims and their families deserve justice, and the University of Texas community deserves answers about how a naturalized citizen with mental health issues and extremist leanings could carry out such an attack. The time for wake-up calls has passed; Americans need decisive action to restore immigration policies that prioritize national security and cultural preservation over political correctness. This tragedy demonstrates that failure to properly vet immigrants from regions hostile to Western values creates deadly vulnerabilities that no amount of rapid police response can fully mitigate once an attack begins.
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FBI probing Texas shooting that killed two as potential act of terrorism
Iran International Coverage of Austin Shooting Investigation
