Bastrop: Police say ‘suspect in custody’ as mass shooting is averted near Hunters Crossing Home Depot

A man fired at vehicles near a Bastrop Home Depot; police quickly arrested him. No injuries were reported, only property damage, officials said.

Updated on: Mar 26, 2026, 05:58:34 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A shooting took place near the Hunters Crossing Home Depot outlet in Bastrop, Bastrop County Texas on Wednesday afternoon. Bastrop Police Department said in an update that a suspect is in custody. No injuries have been reported.

Bastrop Police said that they responded to the incident of a man opening fire at vehicles at the parking lot of the Home Depot around 3:49pm.

"A preliminary investigation indicates an adult male was shooting an AR 15 from the back of his vehicle at multiple other vehicles. There are no other suspects," the press release said.

"The first arriving officer on scene approached the suspect and immediately was able to take him into custody without incident. There are no injuries to anyone involved, only property damage."

The release stated that it is an active investigation. No further details about the suspect were released.

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The PD provided the update amid reports that an active shooter was present at the Home Depot. Residents were asked to avoid the area.

“SUSPECT is in custody. Large police presence in the area of 112 Hunters Crossing Blvd. More information to follow. Please avoid the area, if possible,” the update from Bastrop PD read.

The Hunters Crossing Home Depot is located at 112 Hunters Crossing Blvd in a commercial area off State Highway 71.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik 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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