AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said he has received multiple threats against his personal safety, which he attributed to social media posts he made in the aftermath of the deadly mass shooting in Austin.
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Miller said the threats came within a 24-hour period following posts in which he condemned what he called the “Islamification of Texas” and warned that future acts of terror would not be tolerated in the state.
“As Texans, we stand together, undivided and arm-in-arm against this radical ideology which spawns such hatred,” Miller said Sunday.
“The threats against me are being thoroughly investigated by the appropriate authorities,” Miller said in a statement on Monday. “Out of respect for the ongoing investigation, no further details will be released at this time.”
Two people were killed and 14 others were injured Sunday when a gunman opened fire on patrons outside Buford’s bar on West 6th Street. The FBI is investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism.
The suspect, identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, was fatally shot by Austin police officers.
Miller said he would not be deterred by the threats.
“I will not be intimidated or silenced,” Miller said. “Texas stands firm in defense of our values, our people, and our sovereignty. We will protect our communities from radicalism and terror in all its forms.”
CBS Austin has reached out to the Texas Department of Public Safety regarding the investigation.