Teenagers arrested in random shootings across Austin that left 4 injured
Police say the teens stole vehicles during the shootings, and four people were injured, including one critically, as a search for a possible third suspect continued.
- On Sunday, authorities arrested three teenagers in connection with at least 10 random shootings across Austin that left four people injured throughout the weekend.
- The suspects stole at least four vehicles and fired at two fire stations during a spree that Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis described as "random" with no identified motive.
- Of the four victims, one sustained a "serious injury," while the others have minor wounds; police identified the two suspects in custody as ages 15 and 17.
- Authorities lifted the shelter-in-place order for South Austin after the arrests, though Manor Police Department continues an "exhaustive" search for a third individual who fled on foot.
- Officials advised anyone to remain vigilant and secure their vehicles, with information on the investigation available through the Austin Police Department's Aggravated Assault Unit.
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A weekend shooting spree in Austin, Texas left four people wounded and two teenagers in police custody after authorities responded to twelve separate shooting incidents across the city. The violent outbreak represents one of the most significant crime waves the Texas capital has experienced in recent months, prompting renewed concerns about youth violence and public safety.Crime Wave Strikes AustinAustin police confirmed that the shooting incide…
Multiple suspects open fire across Austin, Texas, injuring four in weekend shooting spree
Multiple suspects opened fire on at least ten locations across Austin, Texas, over the weekend, injuring four people and prompting a shelter-in-place order for South Austin before police took two of the shooters into custody. A third suspect remained at large as of the latest reports. The shootings began late Saturday and stretched into Sunday,...
The Austin Police released new details about the series of shootings, carjackings and other violent crimes recorded during the weekend in different areas of southern Austin and nearby areas, which left four people injured and culminated in the arrest of three suspects. Authorities identified the oldest detainee as Cristian Fajardo Mondragon, 17 years old. The other two suspects, 15 and 16 years old, were not publicly identified due to Texas laws…
They opened fire on the streets of Austin at least 12 times.
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