Recently acquired court documents reveal details about the tragic shooting that occurred on August 11 at a North Austin Target, resulting in three fatalities and triggering a wave of violent carjackings and assaults throughout the city.
Ethan Nieneker faces a series of serious charges, including capital murder, aggravated robbery, attempted murder, and aggravated assault, according to an affidavit. Authorities report that Nieneker shot and killed three individuals in the Target parking lot before escaping in a stolen SUV and trying to carjack several more vehicles.
At approximately 2:15 p.m., a call was made to law enforcement regarding gunfire at the Target located on Research Boulevard close to Ohlen Road, marking the onset of the violent incident. Authorities report that Nieneker initially fired at 24-year-old Rosa Machuca, who was working as a Target employee gathering shopping carts. In a dramatic turn of events, he reportedly discharged his weapon at a Jeep Cherokee while the driver attempted to flee the scene…