Austin shooting: Active shooter situation at Target store off Research Boulevard, multiple shot
At least 4 shot at an Austin Target Monday; suspect, a white male in khaki shorts and Hawaiian shirt, has been arrested. 3 fatalities have been confirmed.
Multiple people were shot at the Target store off Research Boulevard in Austin, Texas on Monday, Austin Police Department said.

The suspect, described as a white male possibly wearing khaki shorts and a Hawaiian floral shirt, has been arrested by the Austin Police Department, Austin Police confirmed At least four people were shot with three confirmed fatalities.
Austin Travis County's official X handle reported that there were at least four victims in the shooting.
The incident on the 8000 block of Research Boulevard/MoPac Expressway, in North Austin unfolded shortly before 3 p.m. on Monday afternoon. At 3:30 p.m. the suspect, who had carjacked and fled the scene, was detained, Austin PD confirmed.
This is a developing story.
ABOUT THE AUTHORShamik BanerjeeShamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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