2 teens arrested, 1 wanted, for at least 10 ‘random’ weekend shootings across Austin, prompting shelter order
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a series of at least 10 random shootings in Austin over the weekend. The incidents led to a shelter-in-place order for residents in a large area of the city. A third suspect remains at large as investigations continue into the violent spree.
- ▪Two teens, aged 15 and 17, were arrested for at least 10 random shootings in Austin.
- ▪Four people were injured during the shootings, including one critically.
- ▪A shelter-in-place order was issued for a large part of South Austin, which has since been lifted for most areas.
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US News 2 teens arrested, 1 wanted, for at least 10 ‘random’ weekend shootings across Austin, prompting shelter order By Zoe Hussain Published May 17, 2026, 10:50 p.m. ET Two teens were arrested, and one suspect is on the lam, for at least 10 “random” shootings in Austin over the weekend — leading to widespread terror among residents and a shelter in place across a massive swath of the state’s capital. A 15-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy were arrested for the spate of “senseless” gunfire, including two shootings at fire stations, between Saturday night and Sunday morning, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said during a press conference on Sunday.
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