North Austin Target Shooting: Suspect with Criminal History Kills Three, Including a Child
KHOU 11September 5, 20251 min3,128 views
9 connectionsΒ·11 entities in this videoβTragic Shooting at North Austin Target
- π― Austin police have identified Ethan Nieneker, 32, as the suspect in a shooting that occurred outside a Target parking lot.
- π Three people were killed in the attack, including a 4-year-old girl.
- β‘ The victims were reportedly chosen at random, and the attack was unprovoked.
Sequence of Events
- π Nieneker allegedly first shot and killed a Target employee who was collecting shopping carts.
- π He then approached a Toyota 4Runner, fatally shooting the 66-year-old male driver and the young girl in the back seat.
- π Following the shootings, Nieneker allegedly carjacked the SUV and fled the scene.
Suspect's Background and Arrest
- βοΈ Investigators state Nieneker has a criminal record and a history of mental health issues.
- π He was later apprehended in a nearby neighborhood, found naked and holding a Bible.
- π¨ Nieneker now faces multiple charges, including capital murder by terror threat, capital murder of a child under 10, and first-degree murder.
Witness Account
- π¨ A witness described seeing the first body on the ground as police swarmed the area, calling the scene chaos.
- π§ The witness also spoke about the significant mental strain of witnessing such violence.
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North Austin ShootingTarget Parking LotEthan NienekerCapital MurderMurder of a ChildCarjackingCriminal HistoryMental Health IssuesRandom AttackAustin Police Department
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