Austin Shooting Spree: 4 Shot in 9 Random Attacks, Shelter-in-Place Alert Issued
Austin, Texas, is currently under a shelter-in-place order due to a series of random shootings. Four individuals have been shot across nine separate incidents, prompting police to search for the suspects. Authorities have described the suspects as two Hispanic males in their late teens, who may be switching vehicles to evade capture.
- ▪Austin police issued a shelter-in-place warning following a string of shootings.
- ▪Up to nine shootings occurred, resulting in four injuries.
- ▪The suspects are described as two Hispanic males in their late teens, possibly driving multiple stolen vehicles.
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Austin Shooting Spree: 4 Shot in 9 Random Attacks, Shelter-in-Place Alert Issued By Ward Clark | 5:37 PM on May 17, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Taken by RS Contributor Jeff Charles, used with permission Austin, Texas, police have issued a shelter-in-place warning for residents in response to a string of shootings around the city on Saturday night and Sunday. The shootings appear to be random.
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