Three people killed in Target parking lot shooting in Austin, Texas
Three people were killed in a shooting at a Target parking lot in Austin, Texas. The gunman, a 32-year-old man with a history of mental health issues, opened fire on bystanders before fleeing the scene in a stolen car. After crashing that vehicle and stealing another, he was eventually apprehended by police using a taser. Several others, including children, were wounded in the incident; fortunately, no children were among the fatalities. Austin Police chief Lisa Davis expressed condolences to the victims’ families and described the day as very sad for the city. austin Mayor Kirk Wilson condemned the act as a fearful and sickening act of gun violence and praised the swift actions of law enforcement and first responders during the ongoing inquiry.
Three people killed in Target parking lot shooting in Austin, Texas
Three people were killed by a gunman who opened fire at bystanders in a Target parking lot Monday in Austin, Texas, police said.
At a news conference, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said the gunman, 32, drove away in a stolen car after the shooting, crashed the car, stole another, then was captured by police after being tased. Several others were wounded, including children. Officials told KVUE that children were not among the dead, though Davis said she couldn’t give further information about the victims.
“This is a very sad day for Austin. It’s a very sad day for us all, and my condolences go out to the families,” Davis said.
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Davis said the gunman had a history of mental health problems.
In a social media post, Austin Mayor Kirk Wilson said,” This is a devastating situation, and my heart is with the victims and their families. While this remains an active and ongoing investigation, what I’ll say is that this was a sickening, cowardly act of gun violence. I am grateful for the quick response of our APD officers and other first responders and want to thank them for their actions to apprehend the suspect.”
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