# Musk says Tesla fired Muslim gunman over prayer rug assault

> Elon Musk claims Tesla fired Austin shooter after he assaulted woman over prayer rug.
- Title: Musk says Tesla fired Muslim gunman over prayer rug assault
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: elon musk, tesla, ndiaga diagne, austin, prayer rug, assault, musk, tesla factory, jihadist, fbi, u.s. air force academy, walter isaacson
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/national/musk-says-tesla-fired-muslim-gunman-for-assaulting-woman-over-prayer-rug-before-austin-massacre
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-21T22:40:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elon musk, tesla, ndiaga diagne, austin, prayer rug, assault, musk, tesla factory, jihadist, fbi, u.s. air force academy, walter isaacson
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.