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A FORMER officer's "no mercy" tattoo is seen in a mugshot as he faces murder for killing three.

, 17, her mother Amanda, 35, and her boyfriend Willie Simmons, 18, were named as the victims in a fatal Sunday night shooting in , .

Suspect Stephen Nicholas Broderick
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Suspect Stephen Nicholas BroderickCredit: Austin Police Department
His 'expect no mercy' tattoo could be seen in the mugshot
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His 'expect no mercy' tattoo could be seen in the mugshotCredit: Austin Police Department
Alyssa Broderick was identified as one of the victims
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Alyssa Broderick was identified as one of the victimsCredit: Instagram
Willie Simmons was also named
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Willie Simmons was also namedCredit: NCSA Sports
Amanda Broderick also died
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Amanda Broderick also diedCredit: Facebook

captured and arrested "armed and dangerous" suspect , 41, on Monday morning.

Cops received two 911 calls about a man walking along a highway at 7.30am, leading to him being arrested without incident.

The former officer was then transported to Travis County Jail where he faces charges of capital murder.

In a new mugshot, taken yesterday, Broderick's tattooed torso can be seen in his jumpsuit with the words "expect no mercy" appearing to be scrawled across his chest.

What we know so far:

  • SWAT teams and the police were searching for
  • The suspect allegedly molested a girl and his wife got a
  • Three people died in the Sunday night shooting
  • All victims were 'known to suspect'
  • Alyssa Broderick, her mother Amanda and her boyfriend Willie Simmons were named as the victims
  • Stephen Broderick was arrested on Monday morning
Footage of Broderick's arrest has been released
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Footage of Broderick's arrest has been releasedCredit: Manor Police department
Broderick appeared to comply during the arrest
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Broderick appeared to comply during the arrestCredit: Manor Police department
He was placed in handcuffs
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He was placed in handcuffsCredit: Manor Police department
Broderick is seen in this photo shared on social media of the Travis County Sheriffs Law Enforcement Association on February 27, 2019
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Broderick is seen in this photo shared on social media of the Travis County Sheriffs Law Enforcement Association on February 27, 2019Credit: Facebook/Travis County Sheriffs Law Enforcement Association

Following his arrest, with his arms above his head, slowly walking towards the cops.

As he is put in handcuffs, one officer removes a gun from Broderick's pocket and unloaded the weapon.

Broderick was a former detective with the Travis County Sheriff's Office, according to , who noted that a child was involved but is now safely in police custody.

The Travis County District Attorney's Office said in a on Sunday that Broderick was charged with first-degree felony sexual assault of a child in June last year.

 alleged that the victim was a child family member, citing court documents.

He was arrested back in June on a $50,000 bond, the DA's office said.

SWAT teams searching for the suspect
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SWAT teams searching for the suspectCredit: Reuters
A Travis County Starlight medical helicopter lands to pick up law enforcement personnel
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A Travis County Starlight medical helicopter lands to pick up law enforcement personnelCredit: Reuters
Three people have been killed after a shooter opened fire in Austin
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Three people have been killed after a shooter opened fire in AustinCredit: AP
Emergency personnel work at the scene of a fatal shooting
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Emergency personnel work at the scene of a fatal shootingCredit: AP
Alyssa was a former basketball player
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Alyssa was a former basketball playerCredit: Twitter

On Sunday, the DA's office added in a statement that they filed a motion to revoke the bond and are "actively supporting the Austin Police Department and law enforcement who are using all available resources to apprehend Mr. Broderick."

When asked earlier Sunday if the suspect was a former detective facing child sex charges, Chacon had refused to confirm.

He said: "We do have some preliminary information that he might be prior law enforcement, but I don't have that confirmed at this time."

According to an arrest affidavit seen by the , the assault happened at a home in the town of Elgin.

The victim cried to her mother, who took her to an exam, the outlet reported.

Doctors then confirmed the abuse, the affidavit said.

Broderick’s wife filed for divorce and obtained an order of protection after his arrest, according to court records reviewed by the .

, because these allegations have come out and he may lose his career," she stated in her order application.

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"Stephen has prior military experience and is SWAT trained. If he wanted to hurt someone, he would know how."

He resigned from his job as a detective with the sheriff’s office after his release.

Austin shooting – Manhunt underway for Detective Stephen Broderick who killed 3 after being fired for child sex assault
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