Three people fatally shot at a Target in Austin, TX
Three people fatally shot at a Target in Austin, TX
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Shooter kills 3 in a Target parking lot in Austin, Texas, before being captured, police say
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A gunman opened fire Monday in a Target store parking lot in the Texas capital, killing at least three people, then stole two cars during a getaway that ended with police using a Taser to detain him on the other side of the city, authorities said.
I live in Austin. I've had some people tell me I'm being paranoid for not wanting to go shopping anymore. I've had all my groceries delivered for the last few years, because I hate the idea of being inside a crowded store these days.
I fucking hate it when my paranoia is validated.
I don't blame you. I have to use 2 hands to count how many times either myself, or my wife have been dangerously close, or within a mile of a high profile shooting. I don't even live in Austin, and I have been to that Target numerous times. People think I'm lying when I start listing them off . It's also why I began carrying.
I've lived in Austin almost 25 years now and don't have a single friend, family, or colleague who has been shot by anyone else or who has even talked about being close to a shooting. I do know 2 people over that time who killed themselves with guns their families legally owned, though.
Holy shit... Is this really what Texas is like?
Just an FYI to anyone here who isn't American: this is not the experience in most states with sane gun regulations.
So you're cool with sacrificing some poor sap who delivers your groceries to you, is what I'm hearing.
Most grocery stores offer delivery directly from the store
Store deliveries from large corporations often just use Door dash drivers who do curbside pickup.
GTFO of Texas and/or a big city, and your odds of that drop sharply.
Working on that! If all goes well, I'll leave this shithole state behind me in a few months and never look back.
Easier said than done