The suspected gunman accused of shooting a child and two adults dead in a Target car park appeared bloodied in a mugshot released by a Texas police force.

Ethan Nieneker, 32, is accused of killing a man, a four-year-old girl and her grandfather in a car park in Austin on Monday.

Austin police shared a mugshot of Mr Nieneker, which shows gashes and bruises around his eyes.

The alleged killer, whom police described as having a “mental health history”, was detained following a police chase that involved two cars he had stolen for his failed getaway.

Officers said he was found naked holding a Bible and claiming to be Jesus.

Mr Nieneker is being held in Travis County Jail on murder charges.