Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Texas Target Shooting Suspect Identified; Investigation Ongoing
On Monday afternoon, a shooting occurred at a Target store in Austin, Texas.
Ethan Nieneker, 32, is the suspect.
Three people, including a child, were killed in the incident.
Nieneker fled the scene in a stolen car but was later caught by police.
He has a history of mental health issues and past criminal charges.
The motive behind the shooting is still unknown as authorities continue their investigation.
Ethan Nieneker was identified as the suspect in the Target shooting in Austin, Texas.
The shooting occurred Monday afternoon in the store's parking lot.
Three people, including a child, died in the incident.
Nieneker fled in a stolen vehicle and was later apprehended.
The suspect has a history of mental health issues and prior criminal charges.
- Who
- Ethan Nieneker
- What
- Shooting
- When
- Monday afternoon
- Where
- Target store in North Austin, Texas
- Why
- Unknown
- Suspect
- Ethan Nieneker
- Location
- Target store in Austin, Texas
- Fatalities
- 3, including a child
- Suspect Status
- In Custody
- Charges
- Capital murder
- Motive
- Unknown
Sources
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