Texas Target shooting: Two dead in open firing inside store, suspect in custody

A suspect is in custody after opening fire inside a Target in Austin, killing two people, the Austin Police Department said, confirming that the officers responded to the shooting around 3pm. The police said that the suspect is a white man who was captured shortly after the shooting.

"Preliminary information - two deceased victims. A suspect has been detained. The scene is still active, and the investigation is ongoing at this time," APD posted on X at 3:34 p.m. local time.

Road closures are in place as the investigation continues. The suspect initially hijacked a vehicle and fled the scene before he was captured.

#BREAKING: At least two people have died and two others were injured following a shooting at the Target store.
📍8601 Research Blvd. in North Austin, Texas.

Law enforcement responded quickly and have arrested the suspect. Emergency medical services reported a total of four… pic.twitter.com/hdnkVawzfz

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Officials told local news outlets that between three and five victims were shot, including a child – who is not among the dead. The Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services told Fox 7 that it was treating four patients involved in the shooting.