What was supposed to be a routine hardware run turned into a crime scene on Wednesday when a man allegedly opened fire with an AR-15-style rifle on multiple vehicles outside the Home Depot on Hunters Crossing Boulevard in Bastrop, according to police. The first officer to arrive detained the suspect, and authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the public. Officials reported property damage but said no injuries were reported, and the investigation remains active.
What police say
Officers rushed to the scene after receiving reports of shots being fired and an active shooter at the store on Wednesday, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The outlet reports the suspect fired from the back of his own vehicle, targeting multiple cars in the parking lot before the first officer on scene took him into custody. Police urged people to steer clear of the area while detectives documented the scene and collected evidence.
Arrest and scene response
Bastrop police said the arrest involved no other suspects and that officers moved quickly to secure the area. Detectives are now conducting interviews and gathering physical evidence as they try to piece together why the shooting happened in the first place.
Damage, injuries and public safety
Officials told reporters there were no reported injuries, though vehicles and other property in the lot were damaged, according to the Austin American-Statesman. Police again stressed that they do not believe there is any ongoing danger to the community and asked anyone who saw what happened to contact investigators as the case moves forward.
Where it happened
The gunfire broke out in the parking lot of the Bastrop Home Depot on Hunters Crossing Boulevard near State Highway 71. The store’s listed address is 112 Hunters Crossing Blvd. in Bastrop, according to Home Depot.
What comes next
Authorities had not released the suspect’s name or said whether any charges had been filed as of Wednesday night. Bastrop police said the investigation is ongoing and that they plan to release more details as detectives develop additional information.
