Austin shooting spree: 3 held after at least 12 incidents, police say
A shooting spree in Austin resulted in at least 12 incidents and left four people injured. Two teenage suspects have been arrested, while a third suspect has also been detained. The police are investigating the connection between the incidents, which began with a stolen vehicle and firearm.
- ▪At least 12 shootings occurred in Austin, injuring four people.
- ▪Two teenage suspects, aged 15 and 17, are in custody, and a third suspect has been detained.
- ▪The incidents began with a stolen vehicle and firearm, leading to random shootings across the city.
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Local News Austin shooting investigation: 3 in custody after at least 12 incidents across the city, police say By S.E. Jenkins S.E. Jenkins Digital Content Producer, CBS Texas S.E. Jenkins is a digital content producer for CBS Texas and the South region. Read Full Bio S.E. Jenkins Updated on: May 18, 2026 / 3:17 AM EDT / CBS Texas Add CBS News on Google At least 12 shootings in Austin beginning Saturday left four people wounded including one person seriously hurt, officials said. Two teen suspects are in custody, and a third suspect has been detained, police said Sunday.Austin police said the incident began at 3:45 p.m.
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