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Dallas gunman was a 'target of a terror investigation'

One of the gunmen who staged an attack at an exhibit of caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad in a Dallas suburb has been identified as Elton Simpson, an Arizona man previously the target of a terror investigation, ABC News said citing a senior FBI official.

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Report: Islamic State claims to be behind Dallas attack

Islamic State has claimed to be behind the attack in Dallas, Texas after two men opened fire at an exhibition of caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad, according to AFP.

Reuters also reported that IS claimed responsibility, as the Syria and Iraq based terror group used its official online radio station to say "two soldiers of the caliphate" carried out the attack.

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