A Texas shopping trip turned deadly when police say a gunman claiming to be a religious figure opened fire outside a Target, killing three, including a child. The Austin Police Department has identified those involved in the August 11, 2025, shooting at a north Austin Target parking lot, including a suspect who claimed to be a spiritual leader. Investigators say the suspect, 32-year-old Ethan Nieneker, killed Target employee Hector Leopoldo Martinez Machuca, 24; Adam Chow, 65; and Chow's 4-year-old granddaughter. Chow's wife sustained minor injuries and is expected to recover. According to police, the violence began around 2:15 p.m. on Monday at the Target on 8601 Research Boulevard Northbound. Nieneker allegedly shot Martinez Machuca as he collected shopping carts, then opened fire on the

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