Police in Austin Arrest of Suspect in Northern Austin Triple Murder

Austin (KXAN) – Austin’s police said on Tuesday that he was arrested by a man who was said to be involved in the death of a shooting of two adults and a child who had happened in a parking lot in Northern Austin on Monday.

APD named Ethan Ninecker, 32 years old, as a suspect in the triple murder case.

At 10 o’clock Tuesday, the court records of Travis County have not been updated to show what accused or he still has a lawyer. Ninecker -related records show a 2017 sentence on charges of causing a family injury to a family member.

On Monday afternoon, APD said his suspect had a history of “mental health struggles” and was detained after running from the scene of a stolen vehicle.

The APD said it would hold a press conference around 2:00 pm Tuesday, which KXAN will live in this article. More details about firing are expected at this time.

What happened on Monday

It started shortly after 2pm, when police in Austin responded to a hot call to 8601 Research Blvd. According to police, officials have found three people with firearms in the parking lot.

Austin-Travis County EMS confirmed on Monday night that an adult and one child had died at the scene of the shooting. The medics took another adult to a local hospital, where they later died, Atsems said.

A fourth person is treated for unrelated injuries, Attems said.

The target shooting is the third incident with mass violence in the city this year

Police have a description of their suspect before arrest. He described it as a white man who possibly wore shorts of khaki and floral shirt. At that time, the APD called on the public not to approach suspects.

Police said the suspect allegedly stole a black SUV and moved away from the scene before crashing down Mopac’s front to the Drive Executive Center.

A man who corresponding to the APD description was seen by an employee of KXAN around 2:15 pm. At that time, he was walking on the way to the front and seemed to have tried to enter a vehicle that was slow for him. This vehicle left and the man came across a construction site.

According to police, the suspect then supposedly stole another vehicle.

APD closed part of the front road for some time on Monday afternoon. At this point, KXAN saw a crashed SUV at rest on top of parked vehicles.

APD employees found Nieneker in La Costa Court 2400 block after police received a 911 call, according to Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis.

“I believe the topic came out of the car, another person called, I don’t know what the behavior is at that moment,” Davis said during a press conference on Monday night. She also offered condolences to victims and their families.

“This is a very sad day for Austin. A very sad day for all of us and my condolences go out to the families,” said Davis. “Our thoughts are with the family. It’s a tragic time. Our thoughts are with officers and EMS and fire that have to come and do the work here at the scene, forensics, all who make the scene.”

Davis explained that targeted customers were evacuated to a nearby pet supply store for everyone’s safety.

“I was inside the store, but then I hear on the radio as” shots fired “, so then they just told us an” active shooter “… so we just ran out. We told the guests to get out, “said the target employee Freen Sagastum.” I thought it happened only in the news and other things, and then like I just froze at the beginning, but then I saw everyone running. “

Customers were asked by APD to provide alternative transport away from the scene, as car vehicles are considered part of an active crime. In a social media publication, the APD said vehicles could be taken at 10:00 pm on Monday.

“We want to empty the store and unite them again and take them out of here if they did not witness the scene. But the cars will have to stay here until we finish the stage,” Davis said.

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