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Greg Abbott Reacts To Austin Mass Shooting: 'Act of Terror'

Greg Abbott Reacts To Austin Mass Shooting: 'Act of Terror'

Summary

Texas Governor Greg Abbott described a shooting in Austin as an "act of terror" and blamed it on issues with immigration policies. A suspect, identified as Ndiaga Diagne, was involved in the shooting that resulted in three deaths and several injuries. Abbott called for changes in immigration laws, linking them to safety concerns.

Key Facts

  • The shooting in Austin resulted in three deaths and 14 injuries.
  • Governor Greg Abbott called the event an "act of terror."
  • Ndiaga Diagne, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Senegal, is the identified suspect.
  • Diagne became a U.S. citizen in 2013 and lived in Texas.
  • Abbott raised concerns about immigration policies, particularly unvetted immigrants.
  • Abbott linked the shooting to broader safety and immigration policy issues.

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