3 Dead in North Austin Target Shooting, Suspect Apprehended

Shooting Incident at North Austin Target

• 🎯 Three people were killed in a shooting incident that occurred in the parking lot of a Target store in North Austin.
• 🚨 Police arrived on the scene within four minutes of the initial calls.
• 👶 One of the victims was identified as a child, though further details on victims' ages and identities are pending.

Suspect's Actions and Apprehension

• 🚗 The suspect fled the scene, stole a car from the Target parking lot, crashed it, and then hijacked a second car.
• 📍 The suspect, described as a 32-year-old white male with a history of mental health issues, was eventually apprehended in South Austin after a tasing.
• ❓ The motive behind the shooting is currently unknown, and investigators are reviewing video footage.

Emergency Response and Investigation

• 🚑 Austin Travis County EMS received the first calls around 2:19 p.m., with first units arriving at 2:23 p.m.
• 🤝 Public safety partners, including Fire, EMS, and AISD, provided support at the scene.
• 🚧 Streets in the area were closed, and individuals who were in the store or nearby were asked to remain until the investigation is complete.
• 📝 The suspect has a prior record, and emergency detention holds are in place.