Suspect Named in Austin Target Shooting That Killed 3

A shooting at a Target store in Austin left three people dead Monday afternoon. It happened during the busy back-to-school shopping rush. Police say the man, who they have identified as  Ethan Nieneker, fired the shots tried to get away in not one, but two stolen cars before being caught on the other side of the city.

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said officers received a call around 2:15 p.m. about gunfire in the Target parking lot. Investigators say Nathan first shot a Target employee who was collecting shopping carts. That man was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.

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Police say Nathan then carjacked a Toyota 4Runner with three people inside. Inside that SUV were Adam Cho, his wife, and their 4-year-old granddaughter. Adam Cho and his granddaughter were shot and killed in the vehicle. Cho’s wife was also shot and suffered injuries.

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Police say the suspect is a man in his 30s with a history of mental health problems. He first drove away in a stolen car, crashed it, then stole another car from a dealership. Officers stopped him about 20 miles away in south Austin using a Taser.

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This shooting has shaken many people in Texas, especially with so many kids, parents, and teachers out shopping for the new school year.

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