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

Police said that around 2:15 p.m. local time, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Target located at 8601 Research Boulevard in North Austin. Three victims were found in the store's parking lot after the suspect opened fire, police said.

According to authorities, two of the victims died at the scene, while the third died after being transported to a hospital.

Authorities said a fourth person was treated at the scene for unrelated injuries.

Investigators said the suspect then stole a car and fled, crashing the vehicle shortly afterward. He allegedly hijacked another car and took off again. Officers used a Tase

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