NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Aug 13, 2025
Chaos erupts in Austin after a tragic shooting claims three lives, including a young girl. The suspect's troubling past raises questions about safety. National Guard troops are deployed to D.C. amid rising tensions and a looming Trump-Putin meeting. In Southern California, a bizarre wave of toy thefts steals the joy from collectors. Meanwhile, severe wildfires and record heat hit Europe, impacting countless lives. The discussions weave a narrative of violence, environmental challenges, and the emotional cost of crime.
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Random Target Parking Lot Killings
- A Target employee, a grandfather, and his 4-year-old granddaughter were killed in a random Austin parking lot attack.
- The suspect, Ethan Nienker, was later found naked, bruised, holding a Bible and claiming to be Jesus.
Uvalde Bodycam Reveals Delayed Response
- New Uvalde bodycam footage shows officers confused and parents shouting for action as children remained inside.
- Officers waited nearly an hour before breaching; two district officers later faced criminal charges and pleaded not guilty.
Steel Plant Explosion Kills Two
- A massive explosion at a Pennsylvania steel plant killed two workers and left a large cleanup operation.
- Plant officials assembled outside experts and began interviewing workers to determine the cause.