AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police have identified the man accused of shooting and killing three people in a Target parking lot at 8601 Research Blvd., near Ohlen Road, in North Austin on Monday.

Ethan Nieneker, 32, was arrested Monday in South Austin, in the 2400 block of La Casa Drive, according to the Austin Police Department (APD). APD Chief Lisa Davis said the Nieneker has a history of mental health issues.

According to Travis County Jail records, Nieneker faces charges of Capital Murder by Terror Threat, Capital Murder of a Person Under 10 Years of Age and First-Degree Murder.

APD has not released any information about what led to the shooting. Officials will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday with more information.

KVUE will stream the 2 p.m. press conference on KVUE.com,

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