Austin Shelter-in-Place Issued After 10 Shootings Leave 4 Injured, Officials Say
Police say up to nine weekend shootings injured as many as four people, and at least two attacks were directed at fire stations.
- On Sunday, the Austin Police Department issued a shelter-in-place order for four major South Austin roadways as detectives investigate up to nine apparently random shootings that occurred over the weekend.
- Police Chief Lisa Davis identified the suspects as two Hispanic males in their late teens who may be driving a white Kia Optima or a 2012 Hyundai Sonata with a broken window.
- At least four people have been shot, with one victim in serious condition, during incidents that included gunfire directed at fire stations.
- Austin Mayor Kirk Watson confirmed 'multiple shootings' occurred, while Austin Firefighters Association president David Girouard said crews remain on duty despite locked station doors, continuing to answer every call.
- Residents should call 911 immediately if they see anything suspicious and avoid approaching the suspects, while anyone with information can contact the Aggravated Assault Unit for a reward of up to $1,000.
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A strong security alert was activated on Sunday, May 17 in Austin after authorities reported at least 10 shootings at different points in the south of the city; the attacks left several people injured and caused a shelter order for residents while police maintain an intense search for suspects. Mayor Kirk Watson confirmed that some of the shootings occurred even near fire stations; he also warned that the attacks seem random and that so far ther…
Suspect's Photo in Texas Shooting Goes Viral as Police Officials Ask the Public for Help
A photo of a possible suspect in the recent Austin, Texas, shooting has been released online, intensifying the search after a weekend of fear and unanswered questions. His image began circulating shortly after police officials appealed to the public for help in locating the individual who opened fire this past weekend. Reports confirmed that 10 shots were fired and four people were injured in the incident. Authorities have urged residents to sta…
4 injured across 10 random shootings in Austin, 2 suspects in custody, police say
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said four people have been injured across multiple shootings over the weekend. A shelter-in-place order was initiated for south Austin, but was lifted Sunday afternoon, officials say.
Austin police seek suspects after 10 random weekend shootings leave 4 injured, mayor says
The mayor of Austin, Texas, says suspects are being sought in at least 10 random weekend shootings in Austin, Texas, including at fire stations, that left four people injured.
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