Deadly Texas bar shooting is 'potentially an act of terrorism', FBI says
Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.
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"What happened early this morning in Austin was a senseless act of violence. My team and I are coordinating with local, state, and federal authorities."
— Ted Cruz , Politician
"I'm very thankful for the speed. They definitely saved lives."
— Kirk Watson , Politician
"This act of violence will not define us, nor will it shake the resolve of Texans."
— Greg Abbott , Politician
"Our prayers are with the victims and all those impacted, including members of our Longhorn family."
— Jim Davis , Academic
"chaotic"
— Austin Police Chief , Executive
"Obviously, it's still way too early in the process to determine an exact motivation, but there were indicators on the subject and in his vehicle that indicate potential nexus to terrorism."
— Alex Dorn , Other
"the state would respond aggressively to anyone trying to use the current conflict in the Middle East to threaten Texas."
— Greg Abbott , Politician
"some of those affected included 'members of our Longhorn family.'"
— Jim Davis , Academic
"To anyone who thinks about using the current conflict in the Middle East to threaten Texans or our critical infrastructure, understand this clearly: Texas will respond with decisive and overwhelming force to protect our state."
— Greg Abbott , Politician
Key People
Acting special agent in charge of the FBI’s San Antonio Field Office.
The leader of the Austin Police Department responsible for law enforcement and public safety in Austin.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Greg Abbott is the Governor of Texas.
The president of the University of Texas.
Kirk Watson is the mayor of Austin, Texas.
Ndiaga Diagne is the suspected gunman involved in the Texas bar shooting.
Ted Cruz is a U.S. Senator from Texas and chair of the Senate Commerce Committee.
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Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.
Authorities are investigating a shooting in Austin, Texas, that left two people dead and 14 injured, with potential links to terrorism being examined.
The FBI is investigating a shooting in Austin, Texas, that resulted in three deaths and 14 injuries, with potential terrorism links under scrutiny.
The FBI is investigating a shooting outside an Austin bar that killed two people and wounded 14 others as a potential act of terrorism.
The FBI is investigating a shooting in Austin, Texas, that left two people dead and 14 injured, with potential terrorism links being examined.
The FBI is investigating a shooting outside an Austin bar that resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries as a potential act of terrorism.
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