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SUN · 2026-05-17 · 21:53 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0517-77048
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10 random weekend shootings leave 4 injured in Austin, Texas, mayor says

Austin, Texas, is searching for two suspects involved in at least 10 random shootings that occurred Saturday night and Sunday morning, injuring four people. Mayor Kirk Watson stated that the incidents, which included two shootings at fire stations, appear to be random with no identified motive.

Associated Press (AP)Filed 2026-05-17 · 21:53 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
10 random weekend shootings leave 4 injured in Austin, Texas, mayor says
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Austin, Texas, is searching for two suspects involved in at least 10 random shootings that occurred Saturday night and Sunday morning, injuring four people. Mayor Kirk Watson stated that the incidents, which included two shootings at fire stations, appear to be random with no identified motive. One individual sustained serious injuries, while three others had minor ones. Police Chief Lisa Davis indicated that the suspects, identified as Hispanic males in their late teens, seemed to be stealing vehicles as they moved, using at least four different cars. In response, authorities issued a shelter-in-place order for a large section of southern Austin while the investigation and search continue.

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The suspects are described as Hispanic men in their late teens.

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The suspects appeared to be stealing vehicles as they traveled and have used at least four vehicles.

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The shootings occurred Saturday night and Sunday morning, with two of them at fire stations.

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Four people were injured in the shootings, one with serious injuries and three with minor ones.

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Two suspects are being sought in at least 10 random weekend shootings in Austin, Texas.

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2026-05-17T21:09:33Z Austin, Texas (AP) — Two suspects were being sought in at least 10 random weekend shootings in Austin, Texas, including at fire stations, that left four people injured, the city’s mayor said Sunday. The city ordered residents of a large part of southern area of the Texas capital city to shelter in place Sunday while the search continues. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson spoke about the shootings at a news conference and said an investigation continues. The shootings occurred Saturday night and Sunday morning, two of them at fire stations, leaving one person with serious injuries and three others with minor ones, Police Chief Lisa Davis said. Davis said the suspects appeared to be stealing vehicles as they traveled. Police identified the suspects as Hispanic men in their late teens and released what appeared to be screenshots taken from video. “We don’t have any specific motive that has been identified. In fact, these actions appear to be random,” Watson said. “It appears that as part of this, people are changing vehicles.” Davis said at least four vehicles have been used by the suspects. 获取更多RSS: https://feedx.net https://feedx.site
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