A suspect is in custody after opening fire at a Target in Austin, killing three people, the Austin Police Department confirmed Monday afternoon.

The department said during a news conference that at about 2:15, officers responded to the shooting call at the Target located at 8601 Research Boulevard. Police said three victims were found after a suspect started shooting in the parking lot.

Police said the suspect stole a car and fled the scene before crashing that vehicle. He then reportedly hijacked another car and took off, again.

According to police, the suspect, only described as a 32-year-old white man, was captured after a short police pursuit, in which he was tased and taken into custody.

UPDATE: Preliminary information - two deceased victims. A suspect has been detained. The scene

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