US mass shooting possibly motivated by Iran strikes – media (VIDEOS)

The FBI is investigating the Austin, Texas incident as a potential act of terrorism

The gunman who killed two people and injured over a dozen in Texas may have been motivated by US strikes on Iran that killed the country’s supreme leader and caused widespread civilian casualties, according to law enforcement sources cited by US media.

The attack occurred in a busy nightlife district in Austin near the University of Texas shortly before 2am on Sunday.

The suspect, identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, opened fire outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden, killing two people and injuring at least 14 others. The naturalized US citizen, originally from Senegal, drove past the venue several times before stopping and firing a pistol from his SUV at people gathered outside, according to Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis.

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