Three youths in custody after Austin shootings injure four people

Three youths are in custody in Austin, Texas, following a spree of at least 10 shootings that injured four people. Authorities stated the shootings, which also targeted buildings and houses, appeared random. The suspects, identified as two boys aged 15 and 17, allegedly used stolen cars and guns during the incidents, which occurred from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning. A shelter-in-place order was temporarily issued for a southern section of the city. Officials have not identified a specific motive, with the mayor describing the actions as random. One victim was critically injured, while three others sustained non-life-threatening wounds. A third minor was arrested later in connection with the events.

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.