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Musk says Tesla fired Muslim gunman over prayer rug assault
Elon Musk claims Tesla fired Austin shooter after he assaulted woman over prayer rug.
In brief
Elon Musk claims Tesla fired Austin shooter after he assaulted woman over prayer rug. Elon Musk said Tesla fired Ndiaga Diagne after he assaulted a woman who stepped on his prayer rug during a company-authorized prayer break at Tesla's Austin factory. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Musk warns of jihadist threat
Elon Musk warned countries must screen immigrants for jihadist beliefs after a man assaulted a woman who stepped on his prayer rug.
“and unless you’re filtering for jihadis, you’re going to get jihadis”
Tesla fired Diagne
Tesla fired Ndiaga Diagne after he assaulted a woman during a company-authorized prayer break at the Austin factory.
Lawsuit alleges assault
Lillian Mendoza Brady sued Tesla over an alleged December 4, 2025, assault involving Diagne during a prayer break.
Three killed, 15 injured
Three victims died and 15 others were injured in the March 1 attack outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden.
Diagne's background
Diagne, 53, became a naturalized U.S. citizen in April 2013 and wore a sweatshirt reading 'Property of Allah' during the attack.
FBI investigation
The FBI found no evidence of foreign terrorist organization involvement in Diagne's attack but noted his admiration for Iran and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The short version
Elon Musk said Tesla fired Ndiaga Diagne after he assaulted a woman who stepped on his prayer rug during a company-authorized prayer break at Tesla's Austin factory.
