An unidentified striker killed two people on the spot, and the third died in a nearby hospital. The fourth victim was injured.
According to the police, which is referred to by the “New York Times”, the perpetrator, a 32-year-old man, stole the car after the shooting, crashed him, and then took another. Austin officers detained him in the southern part of the city after using a stun gun.
According to the police head, Lisa Davis, a suspect whose name has not yet been revealed, is a white man with a criminal past. In the past, he had problems with mental health and was kept urgently, which – as she explained – usually occurs when a person in the crisis of mental health poses a threat to himself or others.
“It's a very sad day for Austin, a very sad day for everyone,” Davis said.
The mayor of the city, Kirk Watson, announced on social networks about the ongoing investigation. “I will just say that it was a disgusting, cowardly act of violence,” he added. The authorities have not yet established the theme of the attack.
In a statement cited by CBS News, the management of Target assured full cooperation with law enforcement agencies and made condolences to families and close victims.
