2 people dead, suspect in custody after shooting at Target in Austin, police say

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2 people dead, suspect in custody after shooting at Target in Austin, police say

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A suspect is in custody after opening fire inside a Target in Austin, killing two people and injuring two others, the Austin Police Department confirmed Monday afternoon.

The department said on X that just before 3 p.m., officers responded to the shooting call at the Target located at 8601 Research Boulevard.

According to police, the suspect, described as a white man wearing khakis and a Hawaiian shirt, remained at large until being captured a short time later.

UPDATE: Preliminary information – two deceased victims. A suspect has been detained. The scene is still active, and the investigation is ongoing at this time. https://t.co/jTkLelQij5

— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) August 11, 2025

Road closures are in place as the investigation continues.

This is a developing story. We’ll update as more becomes available.

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