A tragic shooting at a Target store off Research Boulevard in North Austin on Monday afternoon left three people dead and at least one other injured, according to the Austin Police Department.
#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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Suspect Arrested After Brief Manhunt
POLICE ACTIVITY: APD Officers are responding to a shooting incident at the Target located at 8601 Research Boulevard. The suspect is still at large. The suspect is described as a White male. Possibly wearing khaki shorts, Hawaiian/floral shirt. DO NOT APPROACH. For your safety…
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) August 11, 2025
The suspect, described as a white male wearing khaki shorts and a Hawaiian floral shirt, allegedly opened fire in the parking lot before fleeing in a stolen vehicle. By 3:30 p.m., Austin PD confirmed the suspect had been detained.
“At least four people were shot with three confirmed fatalities,” police said in a statement.
Timeline of Events
- Just before 3 p.m. — Shots fired in the parking lot of the Target on the 8000 block of Research Boulevard/MoPac Expressway.
- After the shooting — Suspect fled the scene in a carjacked vehicle.
- 3:30 p.m. — Suspect taken into custody without further incident.
Emergency Response
Austin-Travis County EMS confirmed via their official X (Twitter) account that at least four victims were involved. Multiple police units, EMS teams, and crime scene investigators remain on site.
#ATCEMS is on scene with @Austin_Police and @AustinFireInfo. #ATCEMSMedics reporting four total patients involved. Please avoid the area as this is an active scene with multiple public safety agencies working.
MEDIA: Media staging is in front of the Advance Auto Parts store. https://t.co/sy79Is688d pic.twitter.com/OqEpHYwTz2— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) August 11, 2025
Investigation Ongoing
Police have not released the suspect’s name or a possible motive. The area remains an active crime scene, with parts of the parking lot closed off.
The Austin Police Department urges anyone with video or eyewitness accounts of the shooting to come forward.
