According to local authorities, a shooting outside a Target store in Texas claimed the lives of three people.
Shortly after 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11, the Austin Police Department was called to a gunshot at the Target located at 8601 Research Boulevard in North Austin.
Authorities stated that they were searching for a suspect who was dressed in khaki shorts and a t-shirt with a flowery design. They declared the suspect’s capture within an hour.
Police said the suspect was a 32-year-old male at a press conference. After taking a car from the scene and driving off, he crashed it. According to Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis, he then stole another vehicle from a dealership before being apprehended and taken into custody in South Austin.
Before arresting the guy, officers subdued him with a stun gun.
According to Davis, the driver of the automobile that was stolen outside the Target is thought to be one of the victims that was shot.
“Austin is having a very sad day,” she stated. The suspect has a history of mental health issues, she added.
According to Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, the inquiry is still in progress. He referred to the shooting as a terrible, cowardly act of gun violence and offered his condolences to the victims’ families.
He expressed gratitude to the police and first responders for their prompt action in apprehending the culprit.
The story is still evolving. For updates, return later.
