The FBI is investigating a shooting in downtown Austin, Texas, that left three people dead and 14 others wounded early Sunday morning as “potentially an act of terrorism.”

The suspect was identified by multiple federal law enforcement sources as a 53-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen who was born in Senegal and lived in Pflugerville, Texas, according to Fox News.

The gunfire erupted just before 2 a.m. outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden on West Sixth Street, a heavily trafficked entertainment district. Police said the suspect drove a large SUV around the block several times before opening fire.

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According to federal sources, the shooter was wearing clothing that said “Allah” and an undershirt featuring an Iranian flag. Fox News obtained a photo of the alleged mass shooter armed with a rifle and wearing a sweater that said “property of Allah.”

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting.

At a Sunday press conference, Alex Dorn, acting special agent in charge of the FBI’s San Antonio Field Office, said investigators are examining possible links to terrorism.

“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,” Dorn said.

“Again, it’s still too early to make a determination on that. That’s why we are investigating it very closely with our partners with Austin police department,” he added.

When asked whether the case involved domestic or international terrorism, Dorn said the Joint Terrorism Task Force is engaged.

“We’re just at this point prepared to say that it was potentially an act of terrorism,” he said.

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis outlined the sequence of events. She said the gunman “put his flashers on, rolled down his window and began using a pistol shooting out of his car windows, striking patrons of the bar that were on the patio and that were in front of the Bar.”

The suspect then drove westbound on Sixth Street to Wood Street, parked, exited the vehicle with a rifle and continued shooting at pedestrians, Davis said.

“He never entered the bar,” she added.

Officers who were staged nearby due to the typical weekend crowds responded within approximately “55-56 seconds,” Davis said.

Police shot and killed the suspect at an intersection.

Authorities have not released the names of the victims. Officials confirmed three people were killed and 14 others were wounded.

The conditions of the injured victims were not immediately detailed.

The shooting comes amid ongoing safety concerns along Austin’s Sixth Street entertainment strip.

The area has experienced multiple violent incidents in recent years as police and business owners work to address crowd control and security issues, according to local outlet KVUE.

“There is chaos in front of that bar every weekend, OK? This is not a new thing,” Hugo Mendez, owner of Blindside Tattoos and Blindside Lounge, told the outlet.

“It’s not necessarily Sixth Street. It’s certain bars… that don’t carry the standard.”

Law enforcement officials said the investigation remains active.

The FBI and Austin Police Department are working jointly through the Joint Terrorism Task Force to determine motive and assess any potential connections.

Authorities have established a Victim Services Unit hotline for families seeking information about those affected.

Investigators have not yet publicly confirmed whether the shooting will be formally classified as domestic or international terrorism.

Federal officials said they are continuing to examine evidence recovered from the suspect and his vehicle.

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