Austin police arrest 2 juveniles allegedly linked to 12 random shootings injuring 4 people
Austin police have arrested two juveniles in connection with a series of 12 random shootings that injured four people. The shootings prompted a shelter-in-place order in South Austin as suspects fired at various targets, including homes and fire stations. Authorities reported that one victim suffered critical injuries, while three others had non-life-threatening wounds.
- ▪Two juveniles, aged 15 and 17, were arrested for their involvement in 12 shooting incidents.
- ▪The shootings occurred over the weekend, injuring four people and striking two fire stations.
- ▪One victim is in stable condition after suffering critical injuries during the spree.
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 21:41:24 -0400 |
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Police and Law Enforcement Austin police arrest 2 juveniles allegedly linked to 12 random shootings injuring 4 people A shelter-in-place order was issued in South Austin as the teens allegedly fired at homes, pedestrians and a fire station By Greg Wehner Fox News Published May 17, 2026 9:41pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Austin police chief details chaos of shooting spree that injured 4 Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said suspects fired at apartment buildings, two fire stations and pedestrians during a series of shootings that unfolded across the city over the weekend.
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