Two Dead, 14 Injured in Austin Bar Shooting; Suspect Killed in Police Standoff

Two civilians were killed and 14 others were injured in a shooting outside a beer garden in Austin, the capital of Texas, on Sunday morning. The death toll rose to three after the gunman was killed in a retaliatory action by the police.

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a serious investigation, suggesting the incident could be linked to terrorism. According to Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis, the incident occurred outside Buford's Bar around 2 a.m. local time.

The gunman, who arrived in a large SUV, initially fired a pistol at people sitting outside through the car window. After parking the vehicle and returning towards the bar with a rifle, he was stopped and shot dead by three police officers on the way. Police claimed that further damage was prevented because the police and rescue teams initiated action within 57 seconds of receiving the information.

The deceased suspect has been identified as Ndiaga Diaw, a US citizen born in Senegal. According to sources involved in the investigation, he was wearing a sweatshirt inscribed with "Property of Allah." Alex Doran, a representative from the FBI's San Antonio office, stated that certain signs found on the suspect's vehicle and body indicate a possible link to terrorism. However, further details are being kept confidential as the investigation is in its preliminary stages.

Three of the 14 injured individuals are in critical condition and are being treated at local hospitals. According to eyewitnesses, people were lying bloodied everywhere at the scene, making the atmosphere extremely tense. This area is known to be very popular among students at the University of Texas.

US President Donald Trump has been briefed on the incident, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz have strongly condemned the act of violence. They praised the swift response of the police and stated that the criminal would not be able to lower the morale of the people of Texas.

University President Jim Davis also expressed condolences to the victims and their families.