Police say 3 dead in a shooting at a Target in Austin, Texas, and a suspect has been detained
By NADIA LATHAN. Associated Press
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Three people were killed Monday in a shooting at a Target store in Austin, Texas, and a suspect has been detained, police said.
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said during a news conference that the suspect fled the scene after the shooting, stole then wrecked a car and hijacked another. She said three people are dead and the suspect has been apprehended.
Austin-Travis County emergency services spokesperson said first responders treated one person for unrelated injuries.
The shooting came amid back-to-school shopping ahead of the upcoming school year. Target corporate has not responded to an email from The Associated Press seeking comment.
Law enforcement investigates a shooting at Target off Research Boulevard, near Ohlen Road in Austin, Texas, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. (Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
Law enforcement investigates a shooting at Target off Research Boulevard, near Ohlen Road in Austin, Texas, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. (Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
Evidence is seen marked as law enforcement investigates a shooting at Target off Research Boulevard, in Austin, Texas, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. (Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
Law enforcement investigates a shooting at Target off Research Boulevard, near Ohlen Road in Austin, Texas, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. (Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
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Law enforcement investigates a shooting at Target off Research Boulevard, near Ohlen Road in Austin, Texas, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. (Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
Associated Press writers Jim Vertuno in Austin and Heather Hollingsworth in Kansas City, Missouri, contributed.
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